East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Lunsford's Cross ductwork cleaning
One call covers ductwork cleaning in Lunsford's Cross, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Lunsford's Cross
No two duct runs are the same, in Lunsford's Cross or anywhere else. A few metres to an outside wall, or a riser up through the building to a roof fan. We map the route during the survey, so we know where to get in and how long it will take. Common call-outs are for grease pooling at the foot of the riser and hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs, on vertical risers, access panels and horizontal duct runs.
In a village or hamlet like Lunsford's Cross, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Lunsford's Cross
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Lunsford's Cross out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 3 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Lunsford's Cross. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
Does coastal air change anything about ductwork cleaning in Lunsford's Cross?
It can. Being within about 3 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Lunsford's Cross than inland. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
What if part of the duct cannot be reached?
Ductwork needs access to be cleaned. Those parts are listed, and we can install panels so they’re reached next time.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
A full system clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. It includes readings, pictures and any unreachable sections.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
After a survey and grease readings, the duct is opened up through its access panels. Each run and riser is scraped and degreased, then the readings are repeated.
Do you install duct access panels?
Yes, extra panels can be fitted. That lets the next clean reach sections that were missed, and the report will show where they’re needed.
What we are called out for in Lunsford's Cross
Damaged or poorly fitted filters let more grease into the duct. The duct then takes grease that the filters should have stopped and it fills faster.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Bexhill Hospital is the nearest hospital to Lunsford's Cross, about 2.1 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Grease, kitchens and Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Food Standards Agency records include about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Lunsford's Cross. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Wealden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Lunsford's Cross. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
For schools such as Ninfield Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Lunsford's Cross, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Lunsford's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for ductwork cleaning. We also work in Brighton, around 25 miles away.
Here we cover the TN39 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. Lunsford's Cross sits on or near the A269, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Other places close to Lunsford's Cross include Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Near you in Lunsford's Cross
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Highwoods and Bexhill High Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Collington station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Lunsford's Cross include Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
How we price ductwork cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The times the site is available
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
How the visit works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Visits to a village like Lunsford's Cross are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- 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.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear the space around the work
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
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Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of a flat duct run. Thick deposits are scraped out by hand before degreasing, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Attenuators and discharge
At the end of the duct is the discharge. Grease can collect there and stain the area around it, so it’s cleaned as far as safe access allows.
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What else we do in Lunsford's Cross
Why it’s worth doing now in Lunsford's Cross
There’s no law that names TR19. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at what affects the cost or how to check a contractor.
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.