Hertfordshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ashwell ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for Ashwell and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A duct that’s too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Sections that cannot be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
About our ductwork cleaning in Ashwell
We have been trading since 2009, working across London and the South East. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, our duct cleaning is done to BESA TR19® Grease, and our certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers bends and junctions, vertical risers and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are a grease test showing the duct is overdue and a duct nobody has opened in years.
Kitchens around a place like Ashwell are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Ashwell (SG7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Ashwell?
Grease filters that do not seal let fat straight through. The duct then takes grease that the filters should have stopped, and build-up speeds up.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Ashwell is Fairfield Hospital, about 4.8 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the price is fixed
How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
Long horizontal runs need access panels at regular intervals. Where the gaps between panels are too long, we record what couldn’t be reached and can fit extra panels.
Attenuators and discharge
At the end of the duct is the discharge. Grease can collect there and stain the area around it, so it’s cleaned as far as safe access allows.
Nearby places to Ashwell
What else we do in Ashwell
Questions from Ashwell
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Ashwell?
It’s Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Ashwell. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Ashwell?
That’s North Hertfordshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Ashwell. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
We clean while the kitchen is closed, so evenings, nights and weekends are all possible. The extract and cooking equipment need to be off.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What happens if there are not enough access panels?
Sections out of reach are written down on the report, as TR19 expects. New panels can be fitted to reach them in future.
What’s TR19?
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, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It records the date, the location and the technician.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. It does not stop grease forming, but it stops it building unseen.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive 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 first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. We plan the journey to Ashwell and bring what the job is likely to need.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- Readings, pictures and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Ashwell
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars in Ashwell and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. It’s North Hertfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Ashwell. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Ashwell sits within the area of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
For schools such as Ashwell Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Hinxworth Place, about 1.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Ashwell; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Ashwell is about 5 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Sites in Ashwell get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. We cover 381 places across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also work in Milton Keynes, about 26 miles from Ashwell.
Every address in SG7 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on High Street, Station Road and Alms Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Ashwell include Ashwell End (1 mile west), Bury End (2 miles west), Newnham (2 miles south-west), Caldecote (2 miles west) and Hinxworth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south-west), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south-west), Stotfold (4 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
Near you in Ashwell
Typical jobs here are in premises near Rose And Crown Public House. The closest station to Ashwell is Ashwell & Morden station, about 2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Bygrave House (2.2 miles south) and Fairfield Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Fox Covert.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Ashwell
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- How big the system is
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The postcode and the type of business
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.