Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Claygate, Kent
Specialist ductwork cleaning for Claygate: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Sections of duct with no access panels
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- Faulty fire dampers
- Duct sections that need replacing
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
Ductwork cleaning in Claygate, done properly
Nobody sees duct grease building, so nobody notices it until something goes wrong. Flames pulled in from the cooking line can ignite 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, access panels and attenuators, and people most often call us about proof of duct cleaning for the insurer and duct runs with no cleaning record.
In a village or hamlet like Claygate, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Claygate (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Claygate
Ducts in Claygate gather grease for the same reasons as ducts anywhere: 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.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Margaret or elsewhere in Claygate, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Before you book anyone
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the price is fixed
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Run the extract fan throughout service
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It shows when and where the clean was done and by whom.
Have access panels fitted where sections cannot be reached. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The condition we find in the survey
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Whatever the type of site, the quote works 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 will explain each part.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Some systems can be priced from photos; 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.
Ductwork cleaning in Claygate: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Claygate. The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. Fire safety in Claygate falls to 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. Environmental health officers from Maidstone council inspect food businesses in Claygate. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Whether the kitchen is in Claygate itself or nearby, a TR19® clean covers the whole system, canopy to discharge.
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Claygate to the outskirts, we cover ductwork cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (7 miles or so).
Ductwork cleaning in TN12 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Claygate: Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Around Claygate
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The White Hart pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Marden station, about 1.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Claygate.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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How the job changes from site to site
Bends and transitions
A bend can hold far more grease than a straight run of the same length. It’s scraped out and degreased, and readings are taken there before and after.
Access panels
Extra panels can be installed where there are gaps, making future cleans more complete. The survey shows where they’re needed.
Claygate: your questions answered
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Claygate in the summer holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Claygate, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Claygate?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Claygate. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
What accreditations do you have?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
A short duct can be cleaned in a few hours, but long or complex ducts may take several visits. We plan the work around your kitchen.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Readings are taken by Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). A mean above 200 microns, or 500 microns at any point, means it’s due.