West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Steyning
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for Steyning, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Steyning
Not every duct has enough access panels. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. An honest report beats a guess. If you are dealing with ductwork that has never been cleaned and sections of duct with no access panels, we can put it right.
Around a smaller place like Steyning, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Steyning (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
The report gives a recommended next clean date, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
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How we price ductwork cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The size of the system
- The number of sites or systems
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
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’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
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.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Steyning
Can school kitchens in Steyning be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Food Standards Agency records list about 6 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Steyning. You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the dates the site is empty.
Can you work in Steyning outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Steyning doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
The date on the last certificate is the first thing to check. No record, or a passed date, means it’s due, and grease readings will confirm how urgent it is.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Can you quote from pictures?
Normally, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote normally follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not typically. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we are there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
Each section is cleaned through its own panel. Grease is scraped out first, then degreased, with readings taken before and after.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
The process
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Steyning when you book.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
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Common problems we fix in Steyning
Damaged or poorly fitted filters let more grease into the duct. The duct then takes grease that the filters should have stopped and it fills faster.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Steyning CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- What paperwork you get at the end
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Kitchen extracts in Steyning
Food Standards Agency records include about 4 pubs and bars within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Steyning. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In Steyning, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Steyning is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Steyning is Southlands Hospital, about 4.4 miles south-east.
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Steyning or further out, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Steyning is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (9 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of the BN44 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to Steyning include Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Around Steyning
In Steyning, that means kitchens and buildings near The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms and Steyning Grammar School and the streets around them. Steyning’s nearest station is Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Steyning Museum (under half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Steyning includes Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
Part by part
Vertical risers
Risers are cleaned through panels at different levels. Where it can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A duct that climbs several floors may be cleaned over more than one visit. Visits are planned around the building’s hours, out of hours where possible.