West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Somerley ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Somerley, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- A duct nobody has opened in years
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Somerley
Every duct has its own route. Some run a short distance to an outside wall, others climb several floors to the roof. The survey traces the route and finds every access point before we quote. If you have ductwork that has never been cleaned and high readings at a recent grease test, we can put it right, from horizontal duct runs, bends and junctions and access panels onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Somerley, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, 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.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Somerley (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Somerley
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The number of sites or systems
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What we need to know
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Leave it or put it right?
Dealing with the ductwork in Somerley now beats dealing with it after a problem. The work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. If the system at a site near Somerley fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Somerley kitchens: local notes
Somerley is within about 2 miles of the coast. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Somerley. Where they cook under a canopy, grease does not stop at the filters: it settles along the duct and up the riser. Somerley is covered by West 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.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Birdham CE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Richard's Hospital (about 5.2 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. If you need ductwork cleaning in Somerley, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, including Somerley. Somerley is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for ductwork cleaning. We also work in Portsmouth, about 10 miles from Somerley.
All of PO20 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. You’ll find streets such as Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Close by, we work in Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Somerley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Birdham Public House. The closest station to Somerley is Fishbourne station, roughly 4 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Pilsey Island.
Nearby places to Somerley
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Do you need ductwork cleaning in Somerley?
The further the air travels from the cooking, the cooler it gets. As it cools, the grease it carries condenses onto the duct walls, so duct runs keep collecting grease long after the canopy.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St James' Church or elsewhere in Somerley, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Parts of the duct with no way in
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Somerley
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. For a village or hamlet like Somerley, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Advice
Questions from Somerley
Which fire service covers Somerley?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Somerley. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can a school canteen extract in Somerley be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Somerley. Send us your term dates when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will fit the work in.
How long will the duct clean take?
Duct length, access and grease levels all affect it. Typically it takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
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.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Somerley?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
Do we have to stop cooking while the ducts are cleaned?
Only while we are working, and we work around you. Overnight and weekend work is common, so no service is lost.
Is Somerley in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Somerley, as part of our area across London and the South East.
What the work involves, part by part
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a shared building, the duct links the kitchen to other spaces, which makes keeping it clean all the more important. The paperwork suits landlords and managing agents.
Bends and transitions
A bend can hold far more grease than a straight run of the same length. It’s scraped out and degreased, and test it before and after.