West Sussex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Wick
Professional ductwork cleaning in and around Wick, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
About our ductwork cleaning in Wick
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and new panels can be fitted to reach it in future. It’s better to know than to assume. Typical jobs include stale grease odours from the duct and readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test, across multi-storey ducts, bends and junctions and horizontal duct runs.
In a smaller place like Wick, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Wick (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Wick
At about 2 miles from the coast, Wick is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 16 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 6 hotels and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Wick. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Wick sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Zachary Merton Hospital is the nearest hospital to Wick, about 2.3 miles south-east. If you run a café or takeaway near Littlehampton station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Lyminster Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN17 postcode area, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 18 miles away.
All of BN17 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Ductwork cleaning is available to premises on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft and nearby roads. Main roads around Wick include the B2284, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Close by, we work in Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wick
In Wick, that means kitchens and buildings near Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Wick is Littlehampton station, about 0.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Leave it or put it right?
TR19® isn’t law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the duct is part of that. Around Wick, a kitchen or building out of action is missed straight away.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Full insurance on every job
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the quote in Wick
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The number of sites or systems
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Common questions in Wick
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Wick during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Food Standards Agency records list about 15 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Wick. Send us your term dates when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll fit the work in.
Does being near the coast affect ductwork cleaning in Wick?
It can. Salt air reaches Wick, which is within about 2 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
How do you clean inside the ductwork?
We survey the route, test the grease, then open the access panels. We clean the runs and risers section by section, and test again when we’re done.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
We measure it. Readings are taken by Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). BESA guidance says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns, and 500 or more anywhere needs immediate spot cleaning.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Wick?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
What a clean will not put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Attenuators
What the work involves, part by part
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 readings are taken there before and after.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A fire in a duct in a shared building can affect far more than one kitchen, so the responsible person has more reason to keep it clean. Your certificate and report give building managers the record they need.
Nearby places to Wick
What else we do in Wick
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Do not block access panels with shelving or stock
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report, with the reason. You can then decide whether to have access panels fitted.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.
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. On site, the work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. Around Wick, access is typically simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- 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.
- Post-clean readings and pictures go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.