East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Sedlescombe, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
Kitchen extracts in Sedlescombe
The fire and rescue service for Sedlescombe is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Sedlescombe is about 48 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
For schools such as Sedlescombe CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Sedlescombe, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. A hospital like Conquest Hospital, about 3.8 miles south, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For ductwork cleaning in and around Sedlescombe, please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Sedlescombe included. Sedlescombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Maidstone, about 23 miles from Sedlescombe.
Work in TN33 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Sedlescombe
Sedlescombe’s nearest station is Battle station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Sedlescombe
If the ducts in Sedlescombe haven’t been cleaned for a while, or nobody is sure when they were? Tell us about the system when you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll give you a fixed quote for ductwork cleaning, usually within one working day. If you are dealing with thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct and an insurer asking for TR19 evidence, we can put it right, from attenuators, access panels and bends and junctions onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Sedlescombe
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How the job changes from site to site
Access panels
We can fit new access panels where the duct needs them, making future cleans more complete. The survey shows where they’re needed.
Bends and transitions
The join where the canopy meets the duct is a common hotspot. We clean it from the canopy side or through a nearby panel.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. In a small place like Sedlescombe, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Fire dampers that don’t close (they need testing and remedials)
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Sedlescombe
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
What affects the quote in Sedlescombe
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Why act early in Sedlescombe
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and a claim may be refused or reduced without evidence. Your certificate and photo report show the ducts were cleaned. If the system at a site near Sedlescombe fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Every job surveyed first
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Every visit written up, with pictures
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Sedlescombe and across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building 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. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Sedlescombe questions
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Sedlescombe?
In Sedlescombe, it’s Rother council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire service covers Sedlescombe?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Sedlescombe. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Sedlescombe?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before we start.
Do you cover Sedlescombe?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Sedlescombe included.
What happens if there are not enough access panels?
Without a way in, a section can’t be cleaned properly. We record those sections on the report and can fit access panels.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
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 insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19 clean, you get a TR19 certificate and a photo report. It includes readings, photos and any unreachable sections.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Leave a way through to the access panels
- Keep to the interval on the report
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
After the clean, the same points are tested again, so the report shows the before and after figures. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. It doesn’t stop grease forming, but it stops it building unseen.