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Ductwork Cleaning in Magham Down
Looking for ductwork cleaning in Magham Down? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Sections of duct with no access panels
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Magham Down
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Magham Down and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever those kitchens cook under a canopy, the horizontal runs and risers need cleaning as well as the hood. Kitchens in Magham Down get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Magham Down. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Hailsham Community College or anywhere near Magham Down, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Horselunges Manor, about 1.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Magham Down; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Magham Down gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and Magham Down is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 18 miles away.
Ductwork cleaning in BN27 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Old Road and Nodes Lane, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Around Magham Down
The nearest railway station is Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
Ductwork cleaning in Magham Down, done properly
We have been trading since 2009, working across London and the South East. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and our certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If you are dealing with a grease test showing the duct is overdue and a duct clean needed for an insurer, we can put it right.
Work in a small place like Magham Down starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Magham Down (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Magham Down
Grease in a duct running from a kitchen in Magham Down is as much a fire risk as in any building. Burning grease can carry fire through the ductwork to other rooms or floors, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- High readings at a recent grease test
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Amberstone Hospital (about 0.5 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a survey comes first
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Magham Down, let us know and we will plan around it.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Post-clean readings and photos go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
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Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections can’t be reached
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Keep to the interval on the report
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, giving you before and after readings. Before and after pictures sit next to the numbers.
Run the extract the whole time the kitchen is cooking. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
You will get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The postcode and the type of business
- A few general shots of the system
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by ductwork cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- An extract fan that has stopped working
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Risers are cleaned through panels at different levels. Any part that cannot be safely reached is recorded.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a building with several floors, the duct may pass other tenants’ spaces. Access is planned with the building’s managers, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
Common questions in Magham Down
Do you work at weekends in Magham Down?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Magham Down keeps running as normal. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Magham Down?
The local authority for Magham Down is Wealden council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
We measure it. Readings are taken by Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). BESA guidance says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns, and 500 or more anywhere needs immediate spot cleaning.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.