West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Pickhurst
Need ductwork cleaning in Pickhurst? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Stale grease odours from the duct
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Pickhurst
Can you work in Pickhurst outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Pickhurst needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Pickhurst?
Pickhurst is in the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
Every clean comes with a photo report, and a full TR19 clean also comes with a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Keep both in the maintenance log.
Is Pickhurst in your area?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Pickhurst included.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Usually, yes. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No, not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
About our ductwork cleaning in Pickhurst
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. It’s better to know than to assume. The work covers vertical risers, multi-storey ducts and access panels, and common reasons people get in touch are ductwork that has never been cleaned and high readings at a recent grease test.
For a kitchen in or near Pickhurst, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the ductwork cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Visits to a village like Pickhurst are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
What the work involves, part by part
Attenuators and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to reduce noise, and their linings can soak up grease. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.
Vertical risers
Cleaning a riser needs access along its height. Any part that can’t be safely reached is recorded.
What a clean won’t put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Faulty fire dampers
- A duct that’s too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
Places near Pickhurst
Other services in Pickhurst
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Pickhurst
Look up Pickhurst on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around Pickhurst, up to about a mile and a half out. The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. Kitchens in Pickhurst get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Pickhurst. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Pickhurst (Old Place Manor is about 1.2 miles south), fitting access panels needs care.
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH20, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Pickhurst among them. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page (19 miles or so).
We cover every part of RH20 for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Pickhurst
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Pickhurst includes The Mens.
Common problems we fix in Pickhurst
A duct with too few access doors cannot be fully cleaned. Sections between panels go uncleaned, sometimes since the system was installed, and the grease there keeps building out of sight.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
In and around Pickhurst, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we can’t reach goes on the report.
What to look for in a quote
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether VAT is included
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Why deal with it now?
BESA guidance says grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans. Anywhere that reaches 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning. Putting off the clean only pushes readings higher. It’s simpler to plan the work at Pickhurst now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Pickhurst businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Trading since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Flag drips from the duct right away
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Do not block access panels with shelving or stock
- Make sure filters are seated properly
Keep the certificate and report with the fire risk assessment. It’s the evidence an insurer or inspector may ask for, and the pictures make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.