Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Marley, Kent
Ductwork cleaning for Marley, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- A duct nobody has opened in years
What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Fire dampers that do not close (they need testing and remedials)
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
About our ductwork cleaning in Marley
The ductwork is where an extract clean is won or lost. Sections with no way in can go uncleaned for years. Each section we can reach is cleaned, and any we can’t is written down, so you know exactly where you stand. The work covers multi-storey ducts, access panels and vertical risers, and people most often call us about a duct nobody has opened in years and a duct clean needed for an insurer.
Somewhere as small as Marley, 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, whatever the size of the place.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Marley (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Marley
Sea air reaches Marley, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Marley. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. It’s Dover council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Marley. 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Northbourne Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Augustine or elsewhere in Marley, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Marley (Walmer Castle is about 3.5 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We provide ductwork cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Marley and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, around 35 miles away.
We work across the CT14 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. Ductwork cleaning is available to premises on Broad Lane and Marley Lane and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Marley: Finglesham (1 mile north-east), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (1 mile south), Ham (1 mile north-west) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Marley
Typical jobs here are in premises near Ham Fen, Sandwich Technology School and The Crown Inn, among other places. The closest station to Marley is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Marley include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
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Why act early in Marley
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. Somewhere as small as Marley, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Every job surveyed first
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Questions from Marley
Is ductwork cleaning any different in a coastal place like Marley?
Yes, to a degree: at about 3 miles from the coast, Marley gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Will you come out to Marley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
It depends on the length of the duct, the number of access panels and how much grease there is. As a guide, it takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What happens on the day
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. 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 anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Marley.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Post-clean readings and photos go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
What the work involves, part by part
Attenuators and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, quieten the extract, but they can hold grease in their linings. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.
Bends and transitions
Bends, elbows and changes of size are where grease collects most. The air slows and drops its load, so we clean these points carefully.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Make sure filters are seated properly
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, so the report shows the before and after figures. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.