West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Sidlesham ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for Sidlesham, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Don’t switch the extract off early
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Check readings when the menu changes
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.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
About our ductwork cleaning in Sidlesham
Not sure when the ductwork was last cleaned? A few details about the system are a good start when you call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will send you a fixed quote for ductwork cleaning, usually within one working day. The work covers vertical risers, multi-storey ducts and access panels, and people most often call us about a grease test showing the duct is overdue and thick crusts of old grease along the duct.
In a village or hamlet like Sidlesham, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Sidlesham questions
Does the sea air around Sidlesham make a difference to ductwork cleaning?
It can, as Sidlesham is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. A fan housing that is rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Can a school canteen extract in Sidlesham be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Sidlesham, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we will plan around them.
What if part of the duct cannot be reached?
Ductwork needs access to be cleaned. We record those sections on the report and can fit access panels.
Do I get a certificate for ductwork cleaning?
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19 clean, you get a TR19 certificate and a photo report. The report shows readings, pictures and any sections we couldn’t reach.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, as part of our fits and repairs work. Panels go where they give the best access to sections that couldn’t be reached, and we will recommend where.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
BESA guidance sets minimum intervals by daily cooking hours: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings may show it needs doing sooner.
When to call us in Sidlesham
A vertical riser can run up several floors. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom, where it can pool. Access along its height is needed to clean it properly.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Sidlesham is St Richard's Hospital, about 4.7 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Proof of insurance
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
The underside of a horizontal duct collects the most grease. Thick deposits are scraped out by hand before degreasing, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Vertical risers
Risers are cleaned through panels at different levels. Where it cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Towns and villages near Sidlesham
Also in Sidlesham
Ductwork cleaning around Sidlesham
The coast is only about 1 mile from Sidlesham. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 pubs and bars within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Sidlesham. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Food hygiene inspections in Sidlesham are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Where a hall near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, or anywhere in Sidlesham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Sidlesham Primary School or anywhere near Sidlesham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Sites in Sidlesham get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Sidlesham is one of them. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 13 miles away.
We cover every part of the PO20 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Sidlesham is on the B2145, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. If your site is just outside Sidlesham, we cover Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
What’s near Sidlesham
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
The process
On the day, we arrive 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 first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Sidlesham and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear loose items from the work area
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Parts of the duct with no way in
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
What happens if it’s left?
Old grease in a duct for a kitchen in Sidlesham does not stay soft. Heat and age turn it into a thick, stubborn crust, which makes each delayed clean a bigger one. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Sidlesham rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Sidlesham
- Full insurance on every job
- Every job surveyed first
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.