Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Boughton under Blean
Ductwork cleaning for commercial sites in Boughton under Blean and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. The timing of a visit to Boughton under Blean is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- 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.
- Readings and pictures are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
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Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Boughton under Blean
Not sure when the ductwork was last cleaned? A few details about the system are a good start when you call 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll send you a fixed quote for ductwork cleaning, normally within one working day. Typical jobs include duct runs that can’t be reached and a rancid smell from the extract duct, on vertical risers, horizontal duct runs and bends and junctions.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Boughton under Blean (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Boughton under Blean
Can you come to Boughton under Blean after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Boughton under Blean needn’t be disturbed. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton under Blean?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Boughton under Blean included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
The duct is cleaned as part of the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance, from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. Readings tell you if it needs to be more often.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
A long flat run can’t be cleaned from one end. Any stretch out of reach is noted and can fit extra panels.
Vertical risers
Cleaning a riser needs access along its height. Any part that can’t be safely reached is recorded.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Duct sections that need replacing
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
Common problems we fix in Boughton under Blean
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Boughton under Blean 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:
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Years of grease along the duct floor
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr about 5.2 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before you book anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Kitchen extracts in Boughton under Blean
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs across Boughton under Blean and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. It’s Swale council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Boughton under Blean. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Boughton under Blean. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Barnabas or elsewhere in Boughton under Blean, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School or anywhere near Boughton under Blean, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Across the ME13 area, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Boughton under Blean is one of them. We also work in Maidstone, around 19 miles away.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on London Road, The Street and The Crescent or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Boughton under Blean
Around Boughton under Blean, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). The countryside around Boughton under Blean includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
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.
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Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- Do not switch the extract off early
File the paperwork in the maintenance log. It’s the evidence an insurer or inspector may ask for, and the photos make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Run the extract the whole time the kitchen is cooking. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Boughton under Blean
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 pictures, so each one has its own record.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.