East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Telham, East Sussex
Need ductwork cleaning in Telham? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- High readings at a recent grease test
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Telham
Grease in a duct is hidden, which is exactly why it’s dangerous. A flare-up drawn up from the range can light it, carrying a fire along the duct and into rooms far from the kitchen. Cleaning the duct takes that fuel away. If you have ductwork that has never been cleaned and a rancid smell from the extract duct, we can put it right.
Work in a small place like Telham starts with a call to agree access and timings, 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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Telham (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Telham
Can a school canteen extract in Telham be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 3 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Telham. You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Telham?
That’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Normally, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. If photos are not enough, we’ll survey first.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
Duct length, access and grease levels all affect it. Typically it takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points.
What affects the quote in Telham
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The scale of the work
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The times the site is available
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Telham before we set off.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- We test again, take photos and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
For ductwork cleaning in Telham, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Parts of the duct with no way in
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Telham
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Telham
The FSA’s data shows about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses registered in Telham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Food hygiene inspections in Telham are the job of Rother council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Telham is covered by 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Claverham Community College tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Chapel of the Ascension or elsewhere in Telham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Telham, ductwork cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 25 miles away.
All of TN33 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Being close to the A2100, Telham is easy for our technicians to reach for ductwork cleaning. If your site is just outside Telham, we cover Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Telham
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Black Horse Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Battle station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Telham
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Telham as anywhere. Burning grease can carry fire through the ductwork to other rooms or floors, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
Look out for these warning signs:
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Conquest Hospital is the nearest hospital to Telham, about 2.9 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether a survey comes first
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Telham and across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Flat runs of duct link the canopy to the riser or the outside wall. Grease drops out of the slowing air along them, so each section is cleaned through its access panels.
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. The air slows and drops its load, so these points get extra attention.