West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Thakeham ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Thakeham. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
About our ductwork cleaning in Thakeham
We’ve been trading since 2009, working across London and the South East. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with each certificate issued through the BESCA portal. Typical jobs include a rancid smell from the extract duct and duct runs that can’t be reached, across access panels, attenuators and horizontal duct runs.
In a village or hamlet like Thakeham, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Thakeham
Other services in Thakeham
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Faulty fire dampers
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Somewhere like Thakeham, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- The duct is signed off with readings, pictures and a next clean date.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Ductwork cleaning in Thakeham: the local picture
Kitchens in Thakeham get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. We cover Thakeham, about 41 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Thakeham (Parham House is about 3.6 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Thakeham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Rydon Community College tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We provide ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Thakeham and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Thakeham is one of them. We also work in Brighton, about 15 miles from Thakeham.
Work in RH20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Thakeham
Thakeham’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Why act early in Thakeham
Grease left in a duct in Thakeham hardens over time. Heat and age turn it into a thick, stubborn crust, which makes each delayed clean a bigger one. In a small place like Thakeham, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Thakeham businesses choose us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
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, and we clean them section by section through access panels.
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. The air slows and drops its load, so we clean these points carefully.
FAQs for Thakeham
Can you come to Thakeham after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Thakeham keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Who inspects food businesses in Thakeham?
Kitchens in Thakeham are inspected by Horsham council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes, extra panels can be fitted. That lets the next clean reach sections that were missed, and the report will show where they’re needed.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
At least as often as BESA guidance sets for your cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Keep your cleaning records together
You’ll have a recommended date for the next clean, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.