West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Kirdford, West Sussex
Ductwork cleaning for commercial sites in Kirdford and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Parts of the duct with no way in
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
About our ductwork cleaning in Kirdford
If the ducts in Kirdford haven’t been cleaned for a while, or nobody is sure when they were? Tell us about the system when you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and a fixed price will follow, normally within one working day. If you’re dealing with thick crusts of old grease along the duct and a rancid smell from the extract duct, we can help, from bends and junctions, multi-storey ducts and attenuators onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Kirdford, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Kirdford (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. In a small place like Kirdford, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- Post-clean readings and photos go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether several sites go on one quote
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The postcode and the type of business
- A few general shots of the system
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Common questions in Kirdford
Can the work in Kirdford be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Kirdford doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Who inspects food businesses in Kirdford?
Kitchens in Kirdford are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
The minimum depends on how long the kitchen cooks each day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate and 12-monthly for light use. Measured grease sets the real interval.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Kirdford
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease clings to the walls and can run down to the base as liquid grease runs down. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Petworth House, about 4.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Kirdford; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What records you will receive afterwards
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
Access panels are closed and sealed back up after cleaning, and the area around them is cleaned down. Grease and dirty water are contained and removed.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
Grease, kitchens and Kirdford
Food hygiene inspections in Kirdford are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. About 38 miles out from central London, Kirdford is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Kirdford, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Kirdford is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Kirdford and the rest of West Sussex. Kirdford is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page (15 miles or so).
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. Streets in the area include Oakside, Poplar Walk and Maple Drive, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Mackerel's Common (1 mile north), Balls Cross (2 miles west), Wisborough Green (2 miles east), Plaistow (2 miles north) and Ifold (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles east), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Around Kirdford
Kirdford’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4.7 miles east. Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and The Mens.
Different parts, different methods
Bends and transitions
Transitions from the canopy spigot into the duct catch a lot of grease. We clean it from the canopy side or through a nearby panel.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building to the roof. Grease runs down the walls and gathers at the base, which is one of the points we test.