Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Littlebourne
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for commercial sites in Littlebourne and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- A duct nobody has opened in years
About our ductwork cleaning in Littlebourne
Duct cleaning is the hardest part of an extract clean, and the part most often skipped. Sections with no way in can go uncleaned for years. Each section we can reach is cleaned, and any we cannot is written down, so you know exactly where you stand. If you have high readings at a recent grease test and gaps where access panels were never fitted, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Littlebourne, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Littlebourne (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Leave a way through to the access panels
- Run the extract fan throughout service
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 records the date, the location and the technician.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
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How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Littlebourne, let us know and we will plan around it.
- 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.
- Post-clean readings and pictures go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Kitchen extracts in Littlebourne
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 5 pubs and bars in and around Littlebourne, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Food hygiene inspections in Littlebourne are the job of Canterbury City council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Littlebourne is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
School kitchens, at schools like Littlebourne Church of England Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Littlebourne; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Littlebourne, we can take on ductwork cleaning. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Littlebourne is one of them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 28 miles from Littlebourne.
Work in CT3 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Ductwork cleaning is available to premises on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Littlebourne
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Basket Makers pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Littlebourne is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
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 they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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, which is where we come in.
Questions from Littlebourne
Can you get to a site in Littlebourne?
Yes, Littlebourne is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which council inspects kitchens in Littlebourne?
Kitchens in Littlebourne are inspected by Canterbury City council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
Each section is cleaned through its own panel. Heavy grease comes out by hand, and what’s left is degreased, with readings taken before and after.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we usually come back within one working day. If photos aren’t enough, we will survey first.
Do I get a certificate for ductwork cleaning?
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19 clean, you get a TR19 certificate and a photo report. The report shows readings, pictures and any sections we couldn’t reach.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What we are called out for in Littlebourne
Air cools as it moves away from the canopy. As it cools, the grease it carries condenses onto the duct walls, so duct runs keep collecting grease long after the canopy.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Littlebourne is St Martins Hospital, about 2.5 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether VAT is included
How we price ductwork cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The scale of the work
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
What a clean won’t put right
Not every problem is solved by ductwork cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
- A damper stuck open in the duct
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels