East Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Tidebrook ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Tidebrook from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Sections of duct with no access panels
How we price ductwork cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
- The size of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
For ductwork cleaning in Tidebrook, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Ductwork cleaning in Tidebrook
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. Where a section cannot be reached, TR19 expects it to be recorded on the report, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. It’s better to know than to assume. If you have a duct clean needed for an insurer and grease leaking from duct joints, we can put it right, from horizontal duct runs, multi-storey ducts and attenuators onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Tidebrook, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Ductwork cleaning in Tidebrook: the local picture
We cover Tidebrook, about 36 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Tidebrook. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Tidebrook is Ticehurst House Hospital, about 4.5 miles east. Wadhurst Castle, about 2.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses near Tidebrook; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the TN5 postcode area, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 19 miles away.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. Close by, we work in Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Tidebrook
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Wadhurst Park and the streets around them. Tidebrook’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Tidebrook includes Bewl Water.
Questions from Tidebrook
Can you come to Tidebrook after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Tidebrook can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you get to a site in Tidebrook?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
Through access panels along the duct. Thick deposits are removed by hand before degreasing, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Tidebrook?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
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.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, as part of our fits and repairs work. Panels go where they give the best access to sections that couldn’t be reached, and we’ll recommend where.
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What happens on the day
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Tidebrook.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- 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 pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Move anything stored near the system
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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What happens if it’s left?
BESA guidance says grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans. Anywhere that reaches 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning. Putting off the clean only pushes readings higher. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What you get with us
- In business since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Faulty fire dampers
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Tidebrook
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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.
When to call us in Tidebrook
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.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Uplands Community College or anywhere near Tidebrook, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What insurance they carry
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of a flat duct run. We scrape out the heavy layer first, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Vertical risers
In taller buildings, a riser may pass through several floors and fire compartments, so fire dampers may be fitted where it crosses them. We test those as a separate job.