London and the South East
Ventilation Duct Cleaning in Brighton and Hove
From the largest town to the smallest village in Brighton and Hove, we can help with ventilation duct cleaning. A fixed quote before we start, and a 24/7 emergency line.
Where we work in Brighton and Hove
TR19 Air cleaning of general supply and extract ventilation ductwork in commercial buildings. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or call or email us for a quick quote.
Largest places
Other services in Brighton and Hove
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Fire damper testing
- Air handling unit cleaning
Postcodes in Brighton and Hove
About ventilation duct cleaning in Brighton and Hove
We get into the ducts through access panels along each run. Where there are not enough panels to reach every section, we note the uncleaned parts in the report, and we can fit new panels so they’re covered next time. The work covers supply ductwork, toilet extract systems and general extract ductwork, and common reasons people get in touch are systems missing access panels and toilet and washroom extracts full of fluff.
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a day or less for a small system and a series of visits for a large one.
- We look at the system and any earlier reports.
- We inspect the ducts at chosen points to see where cleaning is needed.
- We cover the area below and turn off the system.
- Ducts, grilles and diffusers are cleaned and the debris taken away.
- The report records what was cleaned, anything not reached and a next inspection date.
Pricing in Brighton and Hove
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Trading since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Getting a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
What’s near Brighton
Typical jobs here are in premises near Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (less than half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Brighton itself: London Road (Brighton) station. A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Brighton include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Ventilation across Brighton and Hove
From Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill to its smaller places, Brighton and Hove has buildings that rely on mechanical ventilation. Each is inspected first, then cleaned to TR19® Air where needed.
Across England, including Brighton and Hove, the responsible person has a legal duty to assess and reduce fire risk, and each certificate and photo report is a record you can keep in your log book. Along the coast in Brighton and Hove, many hotels, pubs and cafés are at their busiest in the summer, so it pays to book work around the busy season.
Brighton: Brighton General Hospital, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest hospital to Brighton, and healthcare sites of every size need their supply air kept clean. Wherever a school like Fairlight Primary School has ducted ventilation, a half-term visit keeps the work out of lesson time.
What happens if it’s left?
Dust streaks around grilles and stale rooms suggest the ducts need looking at. Dealing with them now stops them getting worse.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Proof of insurance
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Make sure nothing is stacked against extract grilles
- Flag any dust coming out of the vents
- Include grilles in the cleaning rota
- File each ventilation report with the building records
Change filters on schedule so the clean ducts stay clean. Overdue filters let dust straight back in.
Deal with condensation and leaks near ducts promptly, as wet dust is much harder to clean.
What we’re called out for in Brighton and Hove
Building work is one of the biggest sources of debris in ducts, particularly if it’s left running while work goes on. Plaster, wood and masonry dust can sit in the ducts for years.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Toilet and washroom extracts full of fluff
- Supply ducts with years of dust inside
- Ductwork with too few access panels to clean
- Damp or stale smells from grilles
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease in kitchen extract systems, cleaned to TR19® Grease instead
- Controls and BMS faults that affect the system
- Damaged ductwork beyond cleaning
Your questions about ventilation duct cleaning in Brighton and Hove
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. We need the work area to ourselves while we are on site, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
What does ventilation duct cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
How long does ventilation cleaning take?
As a guide, it takes a day or less for a small system and a series of visits for a large one. Bigger sites are split into stages, to fit around the building.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.