Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Marley, Kent
Ductwork cleaning across Marley and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report, with the reason. We can fit access panels so those sections are cleaned next time.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.
Ductwork cleaning in Marley, done properly
In doctor’s terms, the ductwork is the system’s arteries: diagnose where grease has built up, clear it and confirm the result. Grease readings before and after give you the evidence, alongside before and after pictures. The work covers vertical risers, attenuators and horizontal duct runs, and people most often call us about grease leaking from duct joints and ductwork that has never been cleaned.
In a small place like Marley, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Marley (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
You will get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- What state the system is in
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
When to call us in Marley
Slow air leaves the most grease behind. Long horizontal runs, bends, changes in size and the foot of a riser all collect more, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Giles, or anywhere in Marley, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Ductwork cleaning around Marley
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 pubs and bars in and around Marley, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Canterbury City council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Marley. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Marley. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Kent and Canterbury Hospital is the nearest hospital to Marley, about 4.3 miles north-west. Historic houses near Marley, such as Goodnestone Park about 4.7 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We provide ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Marley and the rest of Kent. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (27 miles or so).
Every address in CT4 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Marley Lane and Covet Lane, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
Around Marley
Around Marley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Jumping Downs and Black Robin Public House, among other places. The closest station to Marley is Snowdown station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
The process
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Marley before we set off.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- We test again, take photos and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Marley
Who is the fire and rescue service for Marley?
Fire safety enforcement in Marley is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Marley?
That is Canterbury City council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Marley. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
The minimum depends on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings may show it needs doing sooner.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
We get into the duct through its access panels. Thick deposits are removed by hand before degreasing, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Marley?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Why it’s worth doing now in Marley
A fire in a greasy duct is hard to reach and hard to stop. The duct can carry it to rooms, floors or roof spaces well away from the kitchen, which is why the duct matters as much as the canopy. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Fully insured
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover