West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in West Itchenor
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for businesses, landlords and public buildings in West Itchenor. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- High readings at a recent grease test
Ductwork cleaning in West Itchenor
Ductwork in West Itchenor is cleaned the same thorough way as everywhere else we work: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Readings are taken again afterwards and pictures go into your report. If you’re dealing with fat dripping from the ductwork and years of grease along the duct floor, we can put it right, from horizontal duct runs, bends and junctions and multi-storey ducts onwards.
Somewhere as small as West Itchenor, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
The report gives a recommended next clean date, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Have access panels fitted where sections can’t be reached. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
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Ductwork cleaning in West Itchenor: the local picture
At about 1 mile from the coast, West Itchenor is close enough for sea air to matter. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs across West Itchenor and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in West Itchenor. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Nicholas' Church, or anywhere in West Itchenor, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of West Itchenor to the outskirts, we cover ductwork cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 9 miles away.
Work in PO20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Ductwork cleaning is available to premises on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Near you in West Itchenor
The nearest railway station is Bosham station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Pilsey Island.
Different parts, different methods
Bends and transitions
A bend can hold far more grease than a straight run of the same length. We clean it back by hand and with degreaser, and test it before and after.
Attenuators and discharge
The discharge is where the duct ends and air leaves the building. It can gather grease and mark the wall or roof around it, so it’s cleaned as far as safe access allows.
What we’re called out for in West Itchenor
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease clings to the walls and can run down to the base as liquid grease runs down. Access along its height is needed to clean it properly.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Stale grease odours from the duct
A hospital like St Richard's Hospital, about 5 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Before you book anyone
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the price is fixed
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to West Itchenor run smoothly.
- 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.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- Readings and pictures are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, 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.
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Questions from West Itchenor
Does coastal air change anything about ductwork cleaning in West Itchenor?
It can, as West Itchenor is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Which council inspects kitchens in West Itchenor?
The local authority for West Itchenor is Chichester council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
A short duct can be cleaned in a few hours, but long or complex ducts may take several visits. We plan the work around your kitchen.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What if part of the duct cannot be reached?
Every reachable section is cleaned and the rest recorded. Extra panels can be installed, and we can do that for you.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
What happens if it’s left?
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many require cleaning to TR19, and they can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. Your certificate and photo report show the ducts were cleaned. A planned visit to West Itchenor is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Every job surveyed first
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A written report with pictures after every visit
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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 can quote for the whole system.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in West Itchenor
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
- A single visit or a regular plan
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
- Problems your staff have spotted
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.