Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Hamstreet, Kent
For ductwork cleaning in Hamstreet, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Hamstreet
No two duct runs are the same, in Hamstreet 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. The work covers multi-storey ducts, attenuators and horizontal duct runs, and people most often call us about grease pooling at the foot of the riser and grease leaking from duct joints.
For a kitchen in or near Hamstreet, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Hamstreet (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Bends and transitions
Grease tends to pile up at elbows. It’s scraped out and degreased, and test it before and after.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A fire in a duct in a shared building can affect far more than one kitchen, so the responsible person has more reason to keep it clean. Your certificate and report give building managers the record they need.
Leave it or put it right?
A fire in a greasy duct is hard to reach and hard to stop. It can travel through the ductwork to other parts of the building, so cleaning the duct is as important as cleaning the hood. In a place like Hamstreet, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
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 unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We diagnose before we treat
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Hamstreet knowing what to expect.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and photos repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Hamstreet: your questions answered
Can you work in Hamstreet outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which council inspects kitchens in Hamstreet?
Food hygiene inspections in Hamstreet are carried out by Ashford council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
A short duct can be cleaned in a few hours, but long or complex ducts may take several visits. Visits are planned out of hours.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes. We will point out where panels are needed, and fitting them means future cleans are more complete.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Readings are taken by Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). BESA guidance says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns, and 500 or more anywhere needs immediate spot cleaning.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What a clean will not put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Sections that cannot be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
- Faulty fire dampers
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
Ductwork cleaning around Hamstreet
Fire safety in Hamstreet falls to Kent 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 Hamstreet, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Ashford council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you run a café or takeaway near Ham Street station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Where a hall near Church of the Good Shepherd, or anywhere in Hamstreet, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Hamstreet is William Harvey Hospital, about 5.8 miles north-east.
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Hamstreet, ductwork cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Hamstreet is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for ductwork cleaning. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 20 miles away.
Work in TN26 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Hamstreet
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Dukes Head pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Hamstreet itself: Ham Street station. Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hamstreet include Orlestone Forest.
Places near Hamstreet
Other services in Hamstreet
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
Access panels are closed and sealed back up after cleaning, and the surrounding area is left clean. Waste grease and water are taken away.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.