East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Rodmell ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for commercial sites in Rodmell and across East Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of a flat duct run. We scrape out the heavy layer first, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Ducts in taller or shared buildings often run past other occupiers. Access is planned with the building’s managers, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
About our ductwork cleaning in Rodmell
No two duct runs are the same, in Rodmell or anywhere else. 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. The work covers bends and junctions, horizontal duct runs and vertical risers, and common reasons people get in touch are a duct clean needed for an insurer and a grease test showing the duct is overdue.
Work in a small place like Rodmell starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Rodmell run smoothly.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- Post-clean readings and pictures go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Rodmell
Can you get to a site in Rodmell?
Yes. Rodmell is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Rodmell?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Rodmell. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you install duct access panels?
Yes, we fit access panels where the duct needs them. It means more of the duct can be cleaned next time, and the report will show where they’re needed.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
Nearby places to Rodmell
Also in Rodmell
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Rodmell
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. 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, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
If you need ductwork cleaning in Rodmell, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Ductwork cleaning in Rodmell: the local picture
In Rodmell, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Lewes council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. At about 46 miles from central London, Rodmell sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Peter's Church or elsewhere in Rodmell, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. A kitchen near Southease station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Across the BN7 area, we can take on ductwork cleaning. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, large and small. We also work in Brighton, about 6 miles from Rodmell.
We cover every part of the BN7 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. That includes premises on Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Rodmell
Typical jobs here are in premises near Lewes and Laughton Levels, among other places. Rodmell’s nearest station is Southease station, roughly 0.9 miles east. A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north). Not far away are Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
You’ll have a recommended date for the next clean, worked out from the grease we found and how long you cook each day, in line with BESA guidance.
Book the next duct clean before the date passes. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval may need to shorten, and grease thickness testing will show it.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Rodmell
Grease filters that don’t seal let fat straight through. The duct then takes grease that the filters should have stopped and it fills faster.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Priory School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether a survey comes first
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When the next visit should be, and why