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Ductwork cleaning in Compton, Surrey
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Compton, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Don’t switch the extract off early
After the clean, the same points are tested again, so the report shows the before and after figures. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
Ductwork cleaning in Compton
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. It’s better to know than to assume. We are often asked to deal with a duct clean needed for an insurer and high readings at a recent grease test, across attenuators, access panels and multi-storey ducts.
In a village or hamlet like Compton, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Compton (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Visits to a village like Compton are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Compton
Air cools as it moves away from the canopy. Cooling air drops its grease onto the inside of the duct, which is why ducts go on gathering grease well beyond the filters.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
A hospital like Royal Surrey County Hospital, about 2 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether they recommend a next date
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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.
Compton: your questions answered
Can the work in Compton be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Compton does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Compton?
Kitchens in Compton are inspected by Guildford council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do we need to close while you work?
Typically not. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How long will the duct clean take?
A short duct can be cleaned in a few hours, while long ducts and tall risers can need more than one visit. Visits are planned out of hours.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What information do you need?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Nearby places to Compton
What else we do in Compton
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Compton and across Surrey. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
What happens if it’s left?
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. 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. If the system at a site near Compton fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why Compton businesses choose us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Ductwork cleaning around Compton
Food Standards Agency data counts about 8 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Compton. Wherever those kitchens cook under a canopy, the horizontal runs and risers need cleaning as well as the hood. Compton is covered by Surrey 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. In Compton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Guildford council. 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Nicholas or anywhere around Compton, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Loseley Park, about 1 mile east, is one of the historic houses near Compton; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Compton to the outskirts, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, Compton among them.
We work across the GU3 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. We also cover the places around Compton: Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Around Compton
In Compton, that means kitchens and buildings near Broadwater School, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and The Harrow pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Compton include Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
What affects the quote in Compton
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The size of the system
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. 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.