West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Nuthurst
Ductwork cleaning for Nuthurst, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
Ductwork cleaning in Nuthurst, done properly
Ductwork in Nuthurst is cleaned the same thorough way as everywhere else we work: we test the grease first, remove thick deposits by hand and degrease what’s left. Post-clean readings and photos complete the record. The work covers horizontal duct runs, bends and junctions and access panels, and the jobs we see most are thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct and gaps where access panels were never fitted.
Somewhere as small as Nuthurst, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Nuthurst
Many ducts don’t have enough access panels. Sections between panels go uncleaned, sometimes since the system was installed, and grease there keeps thickening unseen.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
For schools such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Part by part
Vertical risers
A riser takes the duct up through one or more floors. Grease runs down the walls and gathers at the base, which is one of the points we test.
Bends and transitions
The join where the canopy meets the duct is a common hotspot. We reach it from the plenum side where possible.
Questions from Nuthurst
Do you work overnight in Nuthurst?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Nuthurst needn’t be disturbed. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you work in villages like Nuthurst?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Nuthurst included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Nuthurst?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
We open each access panel and clean the section it reaches. Grease is scraped out first, then degreased, with readings taken before and after.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Diarise the next duct clean
Every panel we open is refitted when we finish, and the surrounding area is left clean. Waste grease and water are taken away.
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
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition we find in the survey
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The postcode and the type of business
- Problems your staff have spotted
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, before we start.
Nearby places to Nuthurst
Other services in Nuthurst
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Duct sections that need replacing
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
Grease, kitchens and Nuthurst
Nuthurst sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In Nuthurst, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Horsham Hospital about 3.4 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Andrew or elsewhere in Nuthurst, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you need ductwork cleaning in Nuthurst, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Our area covers London and the South East, Nuthurst included. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: RH13. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Nuthurst
In Nuthurst, that means kitchens and buildings near Leonardslee and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Horsham station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Nuthurst and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.