Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Ebbsfleet Valley
Ductwork cleaning for Ebbsfleet Valley, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
Ductwork cleaning in Ebbsfleet Valley
We’ve been trading since 2009, working across London and the South East. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, our duct cleaning is done to BESA TR19® Grease, with each certificate issued through the BESCA portal. If you have duct runs that can’t be reached and years of grease along the duct floor, we can help.
Around a smaller place like Ebbsfleet Valley, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Ebbsfleet Valley (DA10)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
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.
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.
What the work involves, part by part
Access panels
Every section of duct is cleaned through an access panel. Without them, parts of the duct cannot be reached, and TR19 expects them to be recorded.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat runs of duct link the canopy to the riser or the outside wall. Grease drops out of the slowing air along them, and we clean them section by section through access panels.
When to call us in Ebbsfleet Valley
Grease filters that do not seal let fat straight through. More grease reaches the ductwork than it should and it fills faster.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
Church and community hall kitchens, near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere around Ebbsfleet Valley, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether VAT is included
Questions from Ebbsfleet Valley
Do you work in villages like Ebbsfleet Valley?
Yes. Ebbsfleet Valley is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who inspects food businesses in Ebbsfleet Valley?
That’s Dartford council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Ebbsfleet Valley. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
The duct is cleaned as part of the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance, ranging from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Readings tell you if it needs to be more often.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Ebbsfleet Valley can usually be finished without a second trip.
- 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.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
Ebbsfleet Valley kitchens: local notes
There are about 66 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 23 takeaways across Ebbsfleet Valley and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Behind every canopy among them is a run of ductwork that collects grease out of sight. Kitchens in Ebbsfleet Valley get their food hygiene inspections from Dartford council. 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. Ebbsfleet Valley sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Cherry Orchard Primary Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you cook for passing trade around Ebbsfleet International station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Ebbsfleet Valley is about 2 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. Across the DA10 area, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
We work across DA10 for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Ductwork cleaning is available to premises on Cherry Orchard, Tomalin Drive and Mackerness Road and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Ebbsfleet Valley, we cover Betsham (1 mile south), Springhead (1 mile east), Painters Ash (2 miles south-east), Southfleet (2 miles south-east) and Hook Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (12 miles south).
What’s near Ebbsfleet Valley
In Ebbsfleet Valley, that means kitchens and buildings near Castle Hill Park, The Blue Anchor pub and The Ebbsfleet Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ebbsfleet International station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (1.2 miles north-west) and Stone Museum of Geology (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Ebbsfleet Valley include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Towns and villages near Ebbsfleet Valley
What else we do in Ebbsfleet Valley
What a clean won’t put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- Sections that can’t be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs