Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Arpinge, Kent
Specialist ductwork cleaning for Arpinge: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Grease leaking from duct joints
About our ductwork cleaning in Arpinge
Duct cleaning is the hardest part of an extract clean, and the part most often skipped. Without enough access panels, long stretches can go years without being touched. Each section we can reach is cleaned, and any we cannot is written down, so you know exactly where you stand. If you are dealing with an insurer asking for TR19 evidence and grease pooling at the foot of the riser, we can help, from multi-storey ducts, access panels and horizontal duct runs onwards.
In a small place like Arpinge, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Arpinge (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Arpinge.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Arpinge and across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Ductwork cleaning around Arpinge
Arpinge lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s data shows about 5 pubs and bars registered in and around Arpinge, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Fire safety in Arpinge falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Harcourt Primary School or anywhere near Arpinge, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Where a hall near St Oswald's Church, or anywhere in Arpinge, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Acrise Place, about 2.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses near Arpinge; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Arpinge gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Arpinge is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for ductwork cleaning. We also work in Maidstone, about 28 miles from Arpinge.
Ductwork cleaning in CT18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
What’s near Arpinge
In Arpinge, that means kitchens and buildings near The Cat & Custard Pot pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Arpinge include Cheriton Hill.
FAQs for Arpinge
Can school kitchens in Arpinge be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 5 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Arpinge. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Is ductwork cleaning any different in a coastal place like Arpinge?
It can. Salt air reaches Arpinge, which is within about 2 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
It follows the same interval as the whole extract, from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. Grease thickness testing shows whether that’s often enough.
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
A photo report, with readings and before and after photos, plus a TR19 certificate for a full system clean. The report says when the next clean is due.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Also near Arpinge
What else we do in Arpinge
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
Cleaning a riser needs access along its height. Any part that cannot be safely reached is recorded.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of a flat duct run. We scrape out the heavy layer first, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Why deal with it now?
A partly blocked duct slows the airflow. Less air moves, so heat and smoke stay in the kitchen while the fan strains and grease can drip from duct joints. A planned visit to Arpinge is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Trading since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Parking and loading at the site
- How big the system is
- The condition of the system
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Keep to the interval on the report
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, giving you before and after readings. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.