Medway · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Lower Upnor, Medway
Ductwork cleaning in Lower Upnor from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
Ductwork cleaning in Lower Upnor
No two duct runs are the same, in Lower Upnor or anywhere else. A few metres to an outside wall, or a riser up through the building to a roof fan. We map the route during the survey and finds every access point before we quote. Typical jobs include readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test and heavy grease at the base of a riser, on horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and bends and junctions.
Work in a small place like Lower Upnor starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Lower Upnor (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
File the paperwork in the maintenance log. An insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask to see it, and the photos make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.
What staff can safely do
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
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What else we do in Lower Upnor
Managing agents and facilities teams in Lower Upnor
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Lower Upnor can be planned properly.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- We test again, take photos and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Get a fixed quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Why deal with it now?
Grease left in a duct in Lower Upnor hardens over time. Heat and age turn it into a thick, stubborn crust, so the later the clean, the bigger the job. Planning a trip to Lower Upnor ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Lower Upnor
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Ductwork cleaning in Lower Upnor: the local picture
The coast is only about 2 miles from Lower Upnor. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s data shows about 15 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Lower Upnor. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Lower Upnor is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
A hospital like French Hospital, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Lower Upnor (Restoration House is about 2 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Chattenden Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. For ductwork cleaning in and around Lower Upnor, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Lower Upnor. Lower Upnor is one of 68 places in Medway we cover for ductwork cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (10 miles or so).
We work across ME2 for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to Lower Upnor include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Around Lower Upnor
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf, The Hundred of Hoo Academy and Waterfront University Technical College and the streets around them. Also close by are Lower Lines Park (1.3 miles south-east) and The Ship pub (under half a mile east). The closest station to Lower Upnor is Strood station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (within half a mile south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Questions from Lower Upnor
Will you come out to Lower Upnor?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Does the sea air around Lower Upnor make a difference to ductwork cleaning?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Lower Upnor than inland. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
The date on the last certificate is the first thing to check. If it’s overdue, or there is not one, a clean is due, and grease readings will confirm how urgent it is.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How long will the duct clean take?
A short duct can be cleaned in a few hours, but long or complex ducts may take several visits. We plan the work around your kitchen.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures, and a full TR19 clean also comes with a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. File them with the fire risk assessment.
How we price ductwork cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How many systems or sites are involved
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
For ductwork cleaning in Lower Upnor, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
What the work involves, part by part
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Ducts in taller or shared buildings often run past other occupiers. Access is planned with the building’s managers, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
Attenuators and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to reduce noise, and their linings can soak up grease. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.