Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Chainhurst
We cover Chainhurst for cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
Why it’s worth doing now in Chainhurst
Insurers know the risk of a greasy duct. Many require cleaning to TR19, and they can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A certificate that covers the ductwork is what they want to see. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why book with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
About our ductwork cleaning in Chainhurst
Ductwork in Chainhurst is cleaned the same thorough way as everywhere else we work: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Readings are taken again afterwards and pictures go into your report. If you have grease leaking from duct joints and ductwork that has never been cleaned, we can help, from attenuators, access panels and vertical risers onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Chainhurst (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: 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. Leave those to us.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Chainhurst
Many ducts don’t have enough access panels. Stretches with no way in may never have been touched, and grease there keeps thickening unseen.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
A TR19® clean in Chainhurst does not stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Chainhurst and turn up when the site is quiet.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, pictures and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a 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. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Chainhurst
Can you come to Chainhurst after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Chainhurst keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Chainhurst?
Food hygiene inspections in Chainhurst are carried out by Maidstone council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
How do you clean inside the ductwork?
Through access panels along the duct. Heavy grease is scraped out by hand, then the surfaces are degreased with a method that suits the deposit, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
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What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Your last certificate, test record or report
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- Do not switch the extract off early
You will have a recommended date for the next clean, worked out from the grease we found and how long you cook each day, in line with BESA guidance.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
Ductwork cleaning in Chainhurst: the local picture
Chainhurst is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. It’s Maidstone council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Chainhurst. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Chainhurst is Oakwood Hospital, about 4.6 miles north.
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Chainhurst and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: TN12. That includes premises on Raynham Villas and Hunton Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Chainhurst include Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Chainhurst
The nearest railway station is Marden station, about 2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).