Brighton and Hove · Ventilation duct cleaning
Ventilation cleaning in Brighton
Looking for ventilation duct cleaning in Brighton? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Toilet and washroom extracts full of fluff
- Supply ducts with years of dust inside
- Construction dust left in ducts after a refit
About our ventilation duct cleaning in Brighton
TR19® Air is the part of BESA’s TR19® that deals with general supply and extract ventilation. It’s risk-based and inspection-led, so we look before we clean. Typical jobs include odours carried round the building by the ducts and ductwork never cleaned since it was installed, across offices and schools, grilles and diffusers and hospitals and care homes.
In a big place like Brighton, one building can have several AHUs serving different zones. Each has filters, coils, a drain tray and a fan that need attention, and standing water in a drain tray is a common finding.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Brighton (BN1, BN2, BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Grease in kitchen extract systems, cleaned to TR19® Grease instead
- A system that isn’t designed to move enough air
- Controls and BMS faults that affect the system
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- General extract ductwork
- Supply ductwork
- Grilles and diffusers
- Toilet extract systems
- Offices and schools
- Hospitals and care homes
Signs you need ventilation duct cleaning in Brighton
Building work is one of the biggest sources of debris in ducts, particularly if it’s left running while work goes on. That dust can stay in the ducts long after the builders leave.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Stuffy rooms and stale air
- Grilles and diffusers streaked with dirt
- Ducts that need a clean before handover
- Damp or stale smells from grilles
If you manage a school such as Fairlight Primary School, ventilation cleaning is best booked for the holidays.
Questions to ask before booking
- What paperwork you get at the end
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
How the job changes from site to site
Schools and colleges
Holidays and weekends are the natural time to clean school ventilation, when classrooms are empty.
Hospitals and care homes
Patients and residents may be more sensitive to dust in the air. Inspecting and cleaning to TR19® Air supports good air quality.
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes anything from a single shift for a small office to a planned programme of nights for a large building, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. We will ask where we can park in Brighton and how to get equipment to the system, as those shape the visit.
- First we plan when the work can happen, often out of hours.
- We open the ductwork through its access panels.
- We photograph the ducts, then clean each section in turn.
- We clean the grilles and diffusers and put them back.
- After pictures are taken and the certificate and report issued.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
Brighton buildings and their air
Going by the FSA’s register, there are about 51 schools, colleges and universities, about 64 care, childcare and hospital premises and about 44 hotels and B&Bs serving food across Brighton and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Classrooms, bedrooms and care spaces are often served by ducted air, and that ductwork collects dust over time. Brighton’s nearest hospital, Brighton General Hospital, is about 0.7 miles east. Healthcare buildings depend on clean supply and extract ventilation, and the same applies to surgeries, clinics and care homes. Brighton is about 46 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
If you manage shops or offices close to London Road (Brighton) station, a TR19® Air inspection shows whether the ductwork needs cleaning. If you run a surgery, dental practice or care home near Brighton, clean ventilation matters as much to you as to a hospital like Brighton General Hospital (about 0.7 miles east).
Brighton is in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Brighton to the outskirts, ventilation duct cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Brighton and Hove coverage runs to 30 places, Brighton among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for ventilation duct cleaning: BN1, BN2 and BN3. You’ll find streets such as London Road, Isetta Square and Pelham Square, all of which we cover for ventilation duct cleaning. Brighton sits on or near the A23 and A259, so getting to you is simple for ventilation duct cleaning. We also cover the places around Brighton: Hanover (1 mile south), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Hollingdean (1 mile north) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles south-east). Brighton is among the bigger places we cover in Brighton and Hove for ventilation duct cleaning.
Local landmarks in Brighton
Typical jobs here are in premises near Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, William Clarke Park and Park Crescent pub. There’s a railway station in Brighton itself: London Road (Brighton) station. Well-known places in the area include Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Protect the system from construction dust
- Stick to the filter change schedule
- Keep grilles and diffusers dusted
- Flag any dust coming out of the vents
A TR19® certificate and photo report follow every clean. Keep them in the maintenance log, with the date, location and technician recorded.
Fix leaks and damp near the ductwork quickly, as moisture makes dust stick.
Towns and villages near Brighton
What else we do in Brighton
What happens if it’s left?
If a building in Brighton has just been refitted, now is the time to clean the ductwork. Otherwise the dust from the works comes out of the grilles once it’s switched back on. If an insurer or inspector asks when the work was last done, an up-to-date certificate answers the question.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
Your questions about ventilation duct cleaning in Brighton
Is ventilation duct cleaning available in Brighton?
Yes, Brighton is within the area we cover across London and the South East. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few photos of the system.
Do you work overnight in Brighton?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Brighton needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Will you clean the vents in the rooms?
Yes, along with the ducts behind them. They show up in the photo report before and after.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.