London and the South East
Ductwork Cleaning in Medway
Covering 68 places across Medway for ductwork cleaning, planned around your opening hours, with a fixed quote before we start and a report with photos afterwards.
Ductwork cleaning across Medway
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and get in touch for a quick quote.
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More services in Medway
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
Postcodes in Medway
How ductwork cleaning works in Medway
Each extract duct we take on in Medway goes through the full routine: we test the grease first, remove thick deposits by hand and degrease what’s left. Readings are taken again afterwards and photos go into your report. The work covers access panels, bends and junctions and horizontal duct runs, and people most often call us about years of grease along the duct floor and grease seeping out of the duct seams.
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- We test again, take photos and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Pricing in Medway
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A written report with photos after each visit
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Around Gillingham
Around Gillingham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Robert Napier School, Featherby Junior School and The Robert Napier School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Holy Trinity Church (under half a mile north-east), The Star pub (0.6 miles west) and Ambley Wood (0.8 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Gillingham include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Where we work in Medway
Our ductwork cleaning work across Medway takes in places such as Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for Medway, 68 in all, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
We work across London and the South East, and Medway is part of that area. Each job starts with a survey and a fixed quote. In the coastal parts of Medway, salt air and damp are hard on ductwork, fans and dampers, and corrosion is one of the things that can stop a fire damper closing.
Gillingham: Where a hall near Holy Trinity Church, or anywhere in Gillingham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Gillingham is Medway Maritime Hospital, about 1.6 miles west.
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep to the interval on the report
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
The report gives a recommended next clean date, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Keep the fan on throughout service. When the air stops, grease settles in the duct, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
What the work involves, part by part
Attenuators and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, quieten the extract, but they can hold grease in their linings. We clean what can be reached and note anything that cannot.
Horizontal duct runs
The underside of a horizontal duct collects the most grease. We scrape out the heavy layer first, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Common problems we fix in Medway
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Medway as anywhere. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Years of grease along the duct floor
Medway: your questions answered
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
It depends mostly on daily cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
Signs include grease dripping from joints, smells and a fan working harder, but measuring is the reliable way to know. Grease thickness testing shows exactly where the duct stands.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
Do I get a certificate for ductwork cleaning?
A photo report, with readings and before and after photos, plus a TR19 certificate for a full system clean. It also gives a recommended next clean date.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
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- Chatham
- Chatham Waterfront
- Chattenden
- Church Street
- Cliffe
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- Cooling
- Cooling Street
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