West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in West Thorney, West Sussex
Ductwork cleaning in West Thorney from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Ductwork cleaning in West Thorney
We have been trading since 2009, working across London and the South East. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, our duct cleaning is done to BESA TR19® Grease, and our certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers bends and junctions, horizontal duct runs and attenuators, and common reasons people get in touch are duct runs with no cleaning record and gaps where access panels were never fitted.
Somewhere as small as West Thorney, 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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
A partly blocked duct slows the airflow. Less air moves, so heat and smoke stay in the kitchen while the fan strains and grease can drip from duct joints. In a small place like West Thorney, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What you get with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Attenuators
What we do, step by step
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in West Thorney knowing what to expect.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
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 so you know the cost before any work starts.
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Grease, kitchens and West Thorney
West Thorney is within about 1 mile of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. West Thorney sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Food hygiene inspections in West Thorney are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Havant War Memorial Hospital is the nearest hospital to West Thorney, about 4.3 miles north-west. For schools such as Thorney Island Community Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in West Thorney, ductwork cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and West Thorney is one of them. We also work in Portsmouth, around 7 miles away.
All of PO10 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Around West Thorney
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Eames Farm and Bourne Community College and the streets around them. West Thorney’s nearest station is Southbourne station, about 2.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
When to call us in West Thorney
A greasy duct is a fire path, in West Thorney as anywhere. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
What we are most often called out for:
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in West Thorney, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building to the roof. Grease collects on the walls and at the foot of the riser, so the base is one of our test points.
Attenuators and discharge
The last section of duct before the discharge is often the coolest, so it can collect more grease than expected. We include it in the clean and the readings.
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
Access panels are closed and sealed back up after cleaning, and the surrounding area is left clean. Grease and dirty water are contained and removed.
Run the extract the whole time the kitchen is cooking. When the air stops, grease settles in the duct, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in West Thorney
Can you come to West Thorney after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in West Thorney keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Does coastal air change anything about ductwork cleaning in West Thorney?
It can. West Thorney is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.