Surrey · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Cudworth, Surrey
Professional ductwork cleaning in and around Cudworth, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
About our ductwork cleaning in Cudworth
No two duct runs are the same, in Cudworth or anywhere else. Some run a short distance to an outside wall, others climb several floors to the roof. We map the route during the survey and finds every access point before we quote. Common call-outs are for thick crusts of old grease along the duct and duct runs with no cleaning record, across bends and junctions, multi-storey ducts and attenuators.
In a village or hamlet like Cudworth, 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, whatever the size of the place.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Cudworth (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Cudworth
Air cools as it moves away from the canopy. As it cools, the grease it carries condenses onto the duct walls, which is why ducts go on gathering grease well beyond the filters.
What we are most often called out for:
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Langley Green Hospital about 3.8 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Proof of insurance
- Whether they recommend a next date
Ductwork cleaning in Cudworth: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses as registered food businesses within about 1.5 miles of central Cudworth. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Environmental health officers from Mole Valley council inspect food businesses in Cudworth. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service covers Cudworth. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Cudworth, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Cudworth is about 4 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, and Cudworth is one of them. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. Streets in the area include Cudworth Park, The Poplars and Burnt Oak Lane, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. If your site is just outside Cudworth, we cover Newdigate (1 mile west), Russ Hill (1 mile south-east), Parkgate (2 miles north), Charlwood (2 miles east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (4 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Cudworth
Typical jobs here are in premises near Newdigate Brickworks. Cudworth’s nearest station is Holmwood station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
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Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Don’t switch the extract off early
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
The report names every part of the duct that couldn’t be reached, with the reason. You can then decide whether to have access panels fitted.
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.
How we price ductwork cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- A single visit or a regular plan
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any previous report or certificate
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Cudworth: your questions answered
Will you come out to Cudworth?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Cudworth included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can school kitchens in Cudworth be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Cudworth. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Cudworth?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before work begins.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
The minimum depends on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings may show it needs doing sooner.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes. The survey or clean shows where sections couldn’t be reached, and we can fit them so those sections are cleaned in future.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Cudworth.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Readings and pictures are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
Part by part
Bends and transitions
Transitions from the canopy spigot into the duct catch a lot of grease. We reach it from the plenum side where possible.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a shared building, the duct links the kitchen to other spaces, which makes keeping it clean all the more important. The paperwork suits landlords and managing agents.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Cudworth
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
Why act early in Cudworth
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. Planning a trip to Cudworth ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Every job surveyed first
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.