East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Steven's Crouch
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for Steven's Crouch, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Steven's Crouch
We treat ductwork like a doctor treats arteries: diagnose where grease has built up, clear it and confirm the result. Grease readings before and after give you the evidence, alongside before and after pictures. If you are dealing with grease pooling at the foot of the riser and smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork, we can help.
Work in a small place like Steven's Crouch starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Steven's Crouch (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
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, next to our reports.
Why deal with it now?
Booking the duct clean in Steven's Crouch now keeps it a planned job. It takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. If the system at a site near Steven's Crouch fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
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 will go through it with you.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Each visit written up, with photos
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
- Flag drips from the duct right away
File the paperwork in the maintenance log. An insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask to see it, and the pictures make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Steven's Crouch
Do you work at weekends in Steven's Crouch?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Steven's Crouch can fit around your hours. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Who inspects food businesses in Steven's Crouch?
The local authority for Steven's Crouch is Rother council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
The date on the last certificate is the first thing to check. If it’s overdue, or there is not one, a clean is due, and grease readings will confirm how urgent it is.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
The duct is cleaned as part of the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance, ranging from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Readings tell you if it needs to be more often.
What accreditations do you have?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Somewhere as small as Steven's Crouch, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Readings and photos are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Kitchen extracts in Steven's Crouch
Kitchens in Steven's Crouch get their food hygiene inspections from Rother council. 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. Steven's Crouch sits within the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Claverham Community College or anywhere near Steven's Crouch, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Durhamford Manor is about 4 miles north-east), access may need planning.
Steven's Crouch is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Steven's Crouch or further out, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, about 25 miles from Steven's Crouch.
Work in TN33 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Catsfield Road and Crowders Lane, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. If your site is just outside Steven's Crouch, we cover Penhurst (2 miles north-west), Battle (2 miles east), Netherfield (2 miles north), Mountfield (3 miles north-east) and Twelve Oaks (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Steven's Crouch
Around Steven's Crouch, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Ashburnham Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bexhill Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Old Castle (4.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Steven's Crouch includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What we’re called out for in Steven's Crouch
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom as liquid grease runs down. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- High readings at a recent grease test
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Bexhill Hospital (about 4.4 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- What records you will receive afterwards
How we price ductwork cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The scale of the work
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.