Surrey · Ductwork cleaning
Fetcham ductwork cleaning
For cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Fetcham, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
Ductwork cleaning in Fetcham
Once air leaves the canopy, it travels through ductwork that most people never see. Every horizontal run and vertical riser collects grease along the way, and that’s where a kitchen fire can travel. We clean it from the inside, through access panels, to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers access panels, multi-storey ducts and attenuators, and the jobs we see most are high readings at a recent grease test and stale grease odours from the duct.
For a smaller kitchen near Fetcham, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Fetcham (KT22, KT23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A duct that climbs several floors may be cleaned over more than one visit. We agree a sequence that suits the building, out of hours where possible.
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of a flat duct run. Thick deposits are scraped out by hand before degreasing, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Fetcham
A vertical riser can run up several floors. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom as liquid grease runs down. Access along its height is needed to clean it properly.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
Where a hall near Church of St. Mary, or anywhere in Fetcham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether a survey comes first
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
What affects the quote in Fetcham
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- The number of sites or systems
- What state the system is in
- The times the site is available
- Travel, parking and unloading
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The postcode and the type of business
- Problems your staff have spotted
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Common questions in Fetcham
Which fire authority looks after Fetcham?
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Fetcham. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can the work in Fetcham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Fetcham doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
We open each access panel and clean the section it reaches. Heavy grease comes out by hand, and what’s left is degreased, with readings taken before and after.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, we fit access panels where the duct needs them. That lets the next clean reach sections that were missed, and the report will show where they’re needed.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. Your opening hours decide when we come to Fetcham, not ours.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- The duct is signed off with readings, pictures and a next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
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Why act early in Fetcham
TR19® isn’t law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the duct is part of that. Systems on quieter sites still build up dirt and wear, just more slowly.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Fetcham businesses choose us
- In business since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- One number for every site across the South East and London
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Ductwork cleaning around Fetcham
Food Standards Agency data counts about 42 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 20 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Fetcham. Each kitchen that cooks under a canopy sends grease-laden air into a duct, where it cools and settles. It’s Mole Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Fetcham. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. The fire and rescue service for Fetcham is Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Headley Court about 3.4 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Polesden Lacey is about 2.4 miles south), access may need planning.
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Across the KT22 area, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, Fetcham among them. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 10 miles from Fetcham.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: KT22 and KT23. That includes premises on The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road and the roads around them. Fetcham is on the B2122, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for ductwork cleaning. Close by, we work in Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fetcham
Around Fetcham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near River Mole LNR, Therfield School and Yehudi Menuhin School. The closest station to Fetcham is Leatherhead station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Claremont Lake and Box Hill.