Surrey · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Chelsham
Ductwork cleaning in Chelsham from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- High readings at a recent grease test
What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Chelsham
Grease in a duct is hidden, which is exactly why it’s dangerous. A flare-up drawn up from the range can light it, and fire can then run along the ductwork to other parts of the building. Cleaning the duct takes that fuel away. The work covers vertical risers, bends and junctions and attenuators, and the jobs we see most are proof of duct cleaning for the insurer and duct runs that can’t be reached.
For a kitchen in or near Chelsham, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Chelsham (CR6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Chelsham
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Nearby places to Chelsham
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What happens if it’s left?
Under BESA guidance, the mean grease level should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans. A reading of 500 microns or more at any point means a spot clean right away. Putting off the clean only pushes readings higher. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
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 email photos, and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Chelsham
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Every job surveyed first
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
Common problems we fix in Chelsham
Wherever the kitchen is, in Chelsham or elsewhere, the duct fills in the same way: hours of cooking, the type of food and how well the filters are kept. Under BESA guidance, the minimum interval is 3, 6 or 12 months, by daily cooking hours.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- High readings at a recent grease test
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or anywhere around Chelsham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Chelsham
Which fire authority looks after Chelsham?
That is Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Which council inspects kitchens in Chelsham?
Kitchens in Chelsham are inspected by Tandridge council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
The duct is cleaned as part of the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance, ranging from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Grease thickness testing shows whether that’s often enough.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
We get into the duct through its access panels. Thick deposits are removed by hand before degreasing, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Grease, kitchens and Chelsham
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 7 pubs and bars across Chelsham and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. The fire and rescue service for Chelsham is Surrey 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. Food hygiene inspections in Chelsham are the job of Tandridge council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Warlingham Park Hospital (about within half a mile north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Warlingham Village Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For ductwork cleaning in and around Chelsham, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. We work across South East England and London, Chelsham included. Our area takes in 395 places across Surrey, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in London, around 13 miles away.
Every address in CR6 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. If your site is just outside Chelsham, we cover Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Chelsham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Warlingham School, Ledgers Wood and Hare & Hounds pub. The closest station to Chelsham is Woldingham station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (under half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Chelsham includes Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections can’t be reached
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report and why. We can fit access panels so those sections are cleaned next time.
Keep to the cleaning interval on the report. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval may need to shorten, and grease thickness testing will show it.
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. For a village or hamlet like Chelsham, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.