Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Fosten Green
Ductwork cleaning for commercial sites in Fosten Green and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
Ductwork cleaning in Fosten Green, 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. Removing it is the whole point. Typical jobs include grease pooling at the foot of the riser and grease seeping out of the duct seams, across bends and junctions, multi-storey ducts and horizontal duct runs.
In a small place like Fosten Green, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Fosten Green (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Ductwork cleaning around Fosten Green
There are about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Fosten Green and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, grease does not stop at the filters: it settles along the duct and up the riser. Fosten Green sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Fosten Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Ashford council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Fosten Green is Benenden Hospital, about 0.9 miles south.
Fosten Green is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide ductwork cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Fosten Green and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too, about 12 miles from Fosten Green.
Every address in TN27 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around Fosten Green: Clapper Hill (1 mile east), East End (1 mile south), Parkgate (2 miles south-east), London Beach (3 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (13 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Around Fosten Green
Fosten Green’s nearest station is Headcorn station, roughly 4.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (0.9 miles south) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Fosten Green and turn up when the site is quiet.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Fosten Green
Ducts in Fosten Green gather grease for the same reasons as ducts anywhere: hours of cooking, the type of food and how well the filters are kept. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily use.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- A duct nobody has opened in years
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Margaret's Church, or anywhere in Fosten Green, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of insurance
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Fosten Green
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- The scale of the work
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Fosten Green
Do you cover smaller places like Fosten Green?
Yes. Fosten Green 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.
Can you work in Fosten Green outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Fosten Green does not have to lose a day’s trading. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we will plan around them.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Do you install duct access panels?
Yes, as part of our fits and repairs work. We place them where they help most, and we’ll recommend where.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
Each section is cleaned through its own panel. Grease is scraped out first, then degreased, with readings taken before and after.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
Short runs are quick, but long or complex ducts may take several visits. We plan the work around your kitchen.
What about areas you cannot get to?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
The underside of a horizontal duct collects the most grease. Thick deposits are scraped out by hand before degreasing, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A fire in a duct in a shared building can affect far more than one kitchen, which makes keeping it clean all the more important. Your certificate and report give building managers the record they need.
What happens if it’s left?
Insurers know the risk of a greasy duct. Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and a claim may be refused or reduced without evidence. A certificate that covers the ductwork is what they want to see. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Fosten Green
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.