West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Lyminster ductwork cleaning
One call covers ductwork cleaning in Lyminster: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Lyminster
Grease in a duct is hidden, which is exactly why it’s dangerous. Flames pulled in from the cooking line can ignite it, carrying a fire along the duct and into rooms far from the kitchen. Cleaning the duct takes that fuel away. If you have sections of duct with no access panels and a rancid smell from the extract duct, we can help, from multi-storey ducts, access panels and horizontal duct runs onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Lyminster, 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, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the ductwork cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Lyminster can be planned properly.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Grease, kitchens and Lyminster
Sea air reaches Lyminster, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency records list about 58 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 28 sandwich bars and takeaways in Lyminster and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Behind every canopy among them is a run of ductwork that collects grease out of sight. The fire and rescue service for Lyminster is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Arundel and District Hospital is the nearest hospital to Lyminster, about 1.9 miles north-west. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Ecclesden Manor is about 3.3 miles east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Where a hall near The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, or anywhere in Lyminster, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN17 postcode area, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Lyminster among them. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Work in BN17 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. We also cover the places around Lyminster: Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lyminster
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The 6 Bells Public House, The Littlehampton Academy and Littlehampton College. Lyminster’s nearest station is Arundel station, about 1.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
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Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Lyminster
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Lyminster: your questions answered
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Lyminster during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 10 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Lyminster. You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the dates the site is empty.
Does being near the coast affect ductwork cleaning in Lyminster?
It can. Lyminster is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Do I get a certificate for ductwork cleaning?
Every clean comes with a photo report, plus a TR19 certificate when the whole system is cleaned. Keep both in the maintenance log.
Do you work in Lyminster?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Lyminster included.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
At least as often as BESA guidance sets for your cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
A long flat run can’t be cleaned from one end. Where the gaps between panels are too long, we record what couldn’t be reached and can fit extra panels.
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. Slowing air leaves grease behind, so these points get extra attention.
What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Sections that cannot be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- Faulty fire dampers
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
What happens if it’s left?
Dealing with the ductwork in Lyminster now beats dealing with it after a problem. It takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We’re fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, so the report shows the before and after figures. Before and after photos sit next to the numbers.
Have access panels fitted where sections can’t be reached. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.