East Sussex · Ventilation duct cleaning
Ventilation duct cleaning in Cliffe, East Sussex
For TR19 Air cleaning of general supply and extract ventilation ductwork in commercial buildings in Cliffe, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Blocked general extract ductwork
- Damp or stale smells from grilles
- Systems with no record of inspection or cleaning
Ventilation duct cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Cliffe
Toilet, washroom and general extract ducts gather dust, fluff and debris. Supply ducts pick up whatever gets past the filters. We clean both, keeping the work tidy and the building protected. If you have dusty supply ductwork that hasn’t been cleaned in years and construction dust left in ducts after a refit, we can put it right.
In a smaller place like Cliffe, buildings with ducted ventilation are more likely to be a school, a surgery, a care home or a small business unit than an office block. Smaller systems still gather dust and need inspecting.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Different parts, different methods
Schools and colleges
Classrooms full of people, paper and coats produce plenty of dust. Regular inspection keeps on top of it.
Extract ductwork
Washroom extracts handle damp air, so the dust tends to cling. We clean them and note any damp or corrosion.
Leave it or put it right?
An inspection-led approach avoids cleaning ducts that don’t need it. Putting the inspection off just means you do not know where you stand. Around Cliffe, a kitchen or building out of action is missed straight away.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why Cliffe businesses choose us
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Keep grilles and diffusers dusted
- Watch for water stains around grilles
- Protect the system from construction dust
- Store cleaning certificates where auditors can find them
You get a TR19® certificate and a photo report after the clean. Keep them in the maintenance log, with the date, location and technician recorded.
Protect the system during building work by switching it off or covering the grilles.
Common problems we fix in Cliffe
Moisture in ducts makes dust stick. Condensation and leaks turn loose dust into a stubborn layer, and it becomes harder to remove.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Systems missing access panels
- Stuffy rooms and stale air
- Supply ducts with years of dust inside
- Ventilation full of debris from building work
Healthcare ventilation, from large hospitals like Lewes Victoria Hospital (about 1.1 miles west) to small clinics, depends on clean filters, coils and ducts.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What hours they’ll be on site
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Building management settings that run the plant
- Leaking or broken duct sections
- Design problems with the ductwork layout
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Cliffe
- Offices and schools
- Hospitals and care homes
- Toilet extract systems
- Supply ductwork
- General extract ductwork
- Grilles and diffusers
What ventilation duct cleaning looks like in Cliffe
Going by the FSA’s register, there are about 6 schools, colleges and universities and about 4 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) serving food in and around Cliffe, up to about a mile and a half out. Where buildings like these have air handling units, filters, coils and drain trays need regular attention. Cliffe, about 44 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Lewes Victoria Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 1.1 miles west of Cliffe. If you run a surgery, clinic or care home, your ventilation deserves the same care as a hospital’s, on a smaller scale.
School buildings such as Priory School are typically done in the holidays, so classrooms aren’t disturbed. For workplaces around Lewes station with mechanical ventilation, cleaning can be done in the evening or at weekends.
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out ventilation duct cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Cliffe and the rest of East Sussex. Cliffe is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Brighton is in our area too, about 7 miles from Cliffe.
Postcode districts we cover here for ventilation duct cleaning: BN7 and BN8. Whether your site is on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. You will find Cliffe on the A26, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. We also cover Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
What’s near Cliffe
In Cliffe, that means kitchens and buildings near Gardeners Arms, Railway Land and Lewes Old Grammar School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Cliffe itself: Lewes station. Nearby you will also find Lewes Castle (0.5 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
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Cliffe questions
Can ventilation in schools around Cliffe be cleaned out of term?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Around Cliffe, the Food Standards Agency lists about 6 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Will you come out to Cliffe?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Cliffe included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Usually not. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
How does TR19 Air differ from TR19 Grease?
TR19® Air applies to the general ventilation in buildings like offices, schools and hospitals. Kitchen extract systems fall under TR19® Grease instead.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
What happens to the waste?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
How much notice do you need?
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 for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a shift or two for a small system, longer for a whole building. Around Cliffe, access is typically simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- First the system is surveyed, on site or from pictures and drawings.
- We inspect inside the ductwork at set points and photograph it.
- The area below is protected and the system switched off.
- Dust and debris are removed from ducts, grilles and diffusers.
- A certificate and before and after photos follow, with anything not reached recorded.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.