West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in River, West Sussex
Ductwork cleaning for River, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building to the roof. Grease runs down the walls and gathers at the base, so the base is one of our test points.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A fire in a duct in a shared building can affect far more than one kitchen, so the responsible person has more reason to keep it clean. Your certificate and report give building managers the record they need.
How we handle ductwork cleaning in River
No two duct runs are the same, in River or anywhere else. A few metres to an outside wall, or a riser up through the building to a roof fan. The survey traces the route and finds every access point before we quote. Typical jobs include a rancid smell from the extract duct and a duct clean needed for an insurer, on horizontal duct runs, multi-storey ducts and access panels.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- River (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
River kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records include about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs across River and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Fire safety in River falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in River. 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Peter, or anywhere in River, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. A hospital like Midhurst Community Hospital, about 3.2 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. River 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. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page, about 17 miles away.
Every address in GU28 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Around River
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Hollist Arms Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
Access panels are closed and sealed back up after cleaning, and the surrounding area is left clean. Grease and dirty water are contained and removed.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
Also in River
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Duct sections that need replacing
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it 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 River and turn up when the site is quiet.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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Do you need ductwork cleaning in River?
The further the air travels from the cooking, the cooler it gets. Cooling air drops its grease onto the inside of the duct, which is why ducts go on gathering grease well beyond the filters.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Petworth House is about 2.4 miles east), access may need planning.
Questions to ask before booking
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What affects the quote in River
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The scale of the work
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
If you need ductwork cleaning in River, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Common questions in River
Is River within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can the work in River be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in River needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
It follows the same interval as the whole extract, ranging from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Readings tell you if it needs to be more often.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
A full system clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. The report shows readings, photos and any sections we couldn’t reach.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so the site can carry on as normal.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
We get into the duct through its access panels. Thick deposits are removed by hand before degreasing, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.