West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Poling, West Sussex
Ductwork cleaning across Poling and nearby, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with pictures.
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Poling
Every duct has its own route. Some run a short distance to an outside wall, others climb several floors to the roof. We map the route during the survey and finds every access point before we quote. Typical jobs include grease pooling at the foot of the riser and an insurer asking for TR19 evidence, across access panels, vertical risers and horizontal duct runs.
In a small place like Poling, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Poling (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Sections that can’t be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
Places near Poling
What else we do in Poling
Kitchen extracts in Poling
At about 3 miles from the coast, Poling is close enough for sea air to matter. 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 data counts about 9 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 4 sandwich bars and takeaways across Poling and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Behind every canopy among them is a run of ductwork that collects grease out of sight. Environmental health officers from Arun council inspect food businesses in Poling. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Zachary Merton Hospital about 2.1 miles south, 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 Nicholas or elsewhere in Poling, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out ductwork cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Poling and the rest of West Sussex. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. We also cover the places around Poling: Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Poling
The closest station to Poling is Arundel station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Poling?
Slow air leaves the most grease behind. Flat runs, bends, reducers and the base of risers are the usual hotspots, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as The Littlehampton Academy or anywhere near Poling, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Why it’s worth doing now in Poling
A partly blocked duct slows the airflow. The fan works harder, the kitchen gets hotter and smoke lingers at the canopy and grease can drip from duct joints. If the system at a site near Poling fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- Fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Visits to a village like Poling are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. 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. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Common questions in Poling
Can sea air affect ductwork cleaning in Poling?
It can, as Poling is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Which environmental health team covers Poling?
In Poling, it’s Arun council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
A photo report, with readings and before and after pictures, plus a TR19 certificate for a full system clean. It also gives a recommended next clean date.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: 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 phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.