East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in St Leonards, East Sussex
Specialist ductwork cleaning for St Leonards: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- High readings at a recent grease test
Ductwork cleaning in St Leonards, done properly
No two duct runs are the same, in St Leonards 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, so we know where to get in and how long it will take. If you have a duct nobody has opened in years and proof of duct cleaning for the insurer, we can put it right.
For a pub, café or restaurant in a town like St Leonards, losing a day’s trade to cleaning is not an option, so cleans are booked after closing, early in the morning or on a quiet day. The kitchen is handed back clean and ready to cook.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Ductwork cleaning in St Leonards: the local picture
St Leonards is within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The Food Standards Agency lists about 57 pubs and bars and about 14 hotels and B&Bs as registered food businesses in St Leonards and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers St Leonards. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St John the Evangelist's Church or elsewhere in St Leonards, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Conquest Hospital (about 2.2 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in St Leonards and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, St Leonards among them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 28 miles away.
We work across TN38, TN37 and TN34 for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. You’ll find St Leonards on the A259 and A2102, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for ductwork cleaning. We also cover the places around St Leonards: Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, St Leonards has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for ductwork cleaning.
Landmarks near St Leonards
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to University School, Horse And Groom Public House and Summerfields Wood. St Leonards has its own railway station: St Leonards Warrior Square station. Nearby you will also find Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Why it’s worth doing now in St Leonards
TR19® is not law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. The Fire Safety Order 2005 makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the duct is part of that. Grease, dust and wear all build up with time.
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. In St Leonards, the visit is planned around your opening hours, parking and access to the system.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Clear loose items from the work area
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
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What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The times the site is available
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- A few general shots of the system
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
If you need ductwork cleaning in St Leonards, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Different parts, different methods
Attenuators and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, quieten the extract, but they can hold grease in their linings. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.
Bends and transitions
Bends, elbows and changes of size are where grease collects most. The air slows and drops its load, so we clean these points carefully.
When to call us in St Leonards
Slow air leaves the most grease behind. Long horizontal runs, bends, changes in size and the foot of a riser all collect more, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Sections of duct with no access panels
For kitchens close to St Leonards Warrior Square station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
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FAQs for St Leonards
Does the sea air around St Leonards make a difference to ductwork cleaning?
Yes, to a degree: at about 1 mile from the coast, St Leonards gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in St Leonards during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 5 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of St Leonards. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
After a survey and grease readings, the duct is opened up through its access panels. Each run and riser is scraped and degreased, and test again when we’re done.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
It depends mostly on daily cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It records the date, the location and the technician.
Run the extract the whole time the kitchen is cooking. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.