West Sussex · Ventilation duct cleaning
Ventilation duct cleaning in Crawley, West Sussex
For ventilation duct cleaning in Crawley, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Dirty diffusers dropping dust into rooms
- Damp or stale smells from grilles
- Systems missing access panels
Ventilation duct cleaning in Crawley, done properly
We always start by inspecting. The ducts are opened at access points and the condition recorded, and cleaning is recommended where the inspection shows it’s due. That keeps the work in proportion to the risk. We are often asked to deal with ventilation that needs a TR19® Air inspection and dirty diffusers dropping dust into rooms, on offices and schools, grilles and diffusers and toilet extract systems.
In a place the size of Crawley, plenty of buildings rely on mechanical ventilation, from offices and schools to hotels. Dust in a supply duct ends up in the air people breathe, so TR19® Air cleaning follows an inspection.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Crawley (RH10, RH11, RH12, RH6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Extract ductwork
Toilet and washroom extract can carry moisture as well as dust, which makes dirt stick. They’re cleaned and their condition recorded.
Supply ductwork
Anything in a supply duct can end up in the rooms it feeds. Cleaning it deals with the source.
What affects the quote in Crawley
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The number of sites or systems
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Want a quote for ventilation duct cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a day or less for a small system and a series of visits for a large one. In Crawley, bigger jobs are often split over several out-of-hours visits.
- First the system is surveyed, on site or from pictures and drawings.
- Ducts are inspected at access points and the condition recorded.
- We protect the rooms beneath and switch the system off.
- Dust and debris are removed from ducts, grilles and diffusers.
- A certificate and before and after pictures follow, with anything not reached recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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What ventilation duct cleaning looks like in Crawley
There are about 23 schools, colleges and universities, about 23 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) and about 9 hotels and guest houses on the FSA’s food hygiene register in and around Crawley, up to about a mile and a half out. Classrooms, bedrooms and care spaces are often served by ducted air, and that ductwork collects dust over time. Crawley is about 27 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. The nearest hospital to Crawley is Crawley Hospital, about 0.5 miles north-west. If you run a surgery, clinic or care home, your ventilation deserves the same care as a hospital’s, on a smaller scale.
If you run an office near Crawley station, its supply ductwork can gather dust for years before anyone looks inside. Healthcare buildings such as Crawley Hospital, about 0.5 miles north-west, depend on their ventilation; if you manage a surgery, clinic or care home near Crawley, yours matters too.
Crawley is about 27 miles south of London, in West Sussex. We provide ventilation duct cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Crawley and the rest of West Sussex. Crawley is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Brighton, about 19 miles from Crawley.
Ventilation duct cleaning in RH10, RH11, RH12 and RH6 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Station Road, Queens Square and High Street, all of which we cover for ventilation duct cleaning. Crawley is on the A23 and A264, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Other places close to Crawley include Southgate (1 mile south-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Langley Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west). Crawley is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex for ventilation duct cleaning.
Local landmarks in Crawley
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Tilgate Park, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School. There’s a railway station in Crawley itself: Crawley station. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Crawley includes Tilgate Lake.
When it’s something else
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Condensation caused by the building rather than the ducts
- Kitchen extract ductwork, which needs a TR19® Grease clean
- Controls and BMS faults that affect the system
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Hospitals and care homes
- Supply ductwork
- General extract ductwork
- Offices and schools
- Grilles and diffusers
- Toilet extract systems
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 don’t know where you stand. Leave a system long enough in a busy place like Crawley and the job grows.
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 make a difference.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
- We’re fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Your questions about ventilation duct cleaning in Crawley
Can you come to Crawley after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Crawley does not have to lose a day’s trading. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Is ventilation duct cleaning available in Crawley?
Yes. Our area runs across London and the South East, Crawley included. Get in touch with the details and we’ll arrange a survey.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
How often do ventilation ducts need cleaning?
Inspection should decide it, in line with TR19® Air. Busy or sensitive buildings may need it more often.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
What is TR19® Air?
The two cover different systems: general ventilation for TR19® Air and kitchen extract for TR19® Grease. Under TR19® Air, inspection decides when cleaning is needed.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Places near Crawley
Other services in Crawley
Do you need ventilation duct cleaning in Crawley?
Ductwork is hidden above ceilings and in risers, so dust collects unseen. Grilles may be wiped, but the ducts behind them rarely are.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Odours carried round the building by the ducts
- Grilles and diffusers streaked with dirt
- Duct runs that cannot be reached for cleaning
- Extract ducts clogged with lint and dust
Classrooms and halls at schools such as Three Bridges Junior School are easiest to work in when pupils are away.
Comparing quotes
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What insurance they carry
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What paperwork you get at the end