Surrey · Ductwork cleaning
Irons Bottom ductwork cleaning
Our technicians work in Irons Bottom on ductwork cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
Ductwork cleaning in Irons Bottom
Each extract duct we take on in Irons Bottom goes through the full routine: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Post-clean readings and pictures complete the record. The work covers multi-storey ducts, vertical risers and bends and junctions, and common reasons people get in touch are thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct and a duct nobody has opened in years.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Irons Bottom (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Irons Bottom
Can you get to a site in Irons Bottom?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you work at weekends in Irons Bottom?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Irons Bottom can fit around your hours. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
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.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
How long will the duct clean take?
It takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. We will confirm the time when we quote.
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When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Sections that cannot be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- A duct that’s too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Fire dampers that don’t close (they need testing and remedials)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
Ductwork cleaning around Irons Bottom
Food Standards Agency records list about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Irons Bottom and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Each kitchen that cooks under a canopy sends grease-laden air into a duct, where it cools and settles. Environmental health officers from Reigate and Banstead council inspect food businesses in Irons Bottom. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Irons Bottom falls to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as East Surrey Hospital (about 2.3 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. School kitchens, at schools like Burys Court School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Church and community hall kitchens, near Emmanuel Church or anywhere around Irons Bottom, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH2, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, Irons Bottom among them. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page, about 16 miles away.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. We also cover the places around Irons Bottom: Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Irons Bottom
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Earlswood Common and Reigate School, among other places. Irons Bottom’s nearest station is Salfords station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
What we do, step by step
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 first, 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. The timing of a visit to Irons Bottom is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and pictures repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Irons Bottom and across Surrey. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Make sure filters are seated properly
You’ll have a recommended date for the next clean, worked out from the grease we found and how long you cook each day, in line with BESA guidance.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Irons Bottom
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The postcode and the type of business
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Different parts, different methods
Attenuators and discharge
Near the discharge, the air has cooled the most, which can mean heavier deposits. We include it in the clean and the readings.
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. The paperwork suits landlords and managing agents.
What happens if it’s left?
TR19® is not 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, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. If the system at a site near Irons Bottom fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Irons Bottom
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.