West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Monk's Gate, West Sussex
One call covers cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Monk's Gate: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
Ductwork cleaning in Monk's Gate, done properly
Nobody sees duct grease building, so nobody notices it until something goes wrong. Flames pulled in from the cooking line can ignite it, and fire can then run along the ductwork to other parts of the building. Cleaning the duct takes that fuel away. The work covers horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and access panels, and the jobs we see most are grease pooling at the foot of the riser and a rancid smell from the extract duct.
For a kitchen in or near Monk's Gate, 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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Monk's Gate
Wherever the kitchen is, in Monk's Gate or elsewhere, the duct fills in the same way: daily cooking hours, the menu and the state of the filters. Under BESA guidance, the minimum interval is 3, 6 or 12 months, by daily cooking hours.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
School kitchens, at schools like St Andrew's CofE Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether VAT is included
- What insurance they carry
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Do not block access panels with shelving or stock
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Make sure filters are seated properly
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report and why. We can fit access panels so those sections are cleaned next time.
Keep to the cleaning interval on the report. A change in cooking hours may change the interval under BESA guidance, and grease thickness testing will show it.
Common questions in Monk's Gate
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Monk's Gate?
That’s Horsham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Monk's Gate. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you come to Monk's Gate after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Monk's Gate needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
Each section is cleaned through its own panel. Heavy grease comes out by hand, and what’s left is degreased, with readings taken before and after.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Using a Wet Film Thickness Test or Deposit Thickness Test, we check the grease at set points. A mean above 200 microns, or 500 microns at any point, means it’s due.
What the work involves, part by part
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. Slowing air leaves grease behind, so we clean these points carefully.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A fire in a duct in a shared building can affect far more than one kitchen, which makes keeping it clean all the more important. Your certificate and report give building managers the record they need.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Fire dampers that don’t close (they need testing and remedials)
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
Places near Monk's Gate
Other services in Monk's Gate
Ductwork cleaning in Monk's Gate: the local picture
Monk's Gate sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. 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. In Monk's Gate, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
A hospital like Horsham Hospital, about 3 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Where a hall near Church of the Good Shepherd, or anywhere in Monk's Gate, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Monk's Gate 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 West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Monk's Gate is one of them. We also work in Brighton, about 16 miles from Monk's Gate.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: RH13. Local streets include Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Around Monk's Gate
In Monk's Gate, that means kitchens and buildings near The Dun Horse pub, Newells Preparatory School and The Forest School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Horsham station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Warnham LNR.
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. Visits to a village like Monk's Gate are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and pictures repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.