Greater London · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Maypole, Greater London
Our technicians work in Maypole on ductwork cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
Why act early in Maypole
Old grease in a duct for a kitchen in Maypole doesn’t stay soft. It bakes into a hard layer that takes far longer to remove, which makes each delayed clean a bigger one. It’s better booked as a planned job in Maypole than handled as an emergency.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why book with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Photo reports with every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Maypole
If the ducts in Maypole haven’t been cleaned for a while, or nobody is sure when they were? Tell us about the system when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and a fixed price will follow, usually within one working day. Typical jobs include smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork and hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs, across horizontal duct runs, multi-storey ducts and attenuators.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. In Maypole, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Maypole (BR6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Sections that can’t be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
Common problems we fix in Maypole
A vertical riser can run up several floors. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom as liquid grease runs down. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Chelsfield Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether VAT is included
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It records the date, the location and the technician.
Run the extract the whole time the kitchen is cooking. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Ductwork cleaning around Maypole
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Maypole and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever those kitchens cook under a canopy, the horizontal runs and risers need cleaning as well as the hood. Fire safety in Maypole falls to London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Orpington Hospital about 2 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Mission Chapel, or anywhere in Maypole, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. Sites in Maypole get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, and Maypole is one of them. There’s also a page for London, about 14 miles away.
We cover every part of BR6 for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. You will find streets such as Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to Maypole include Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Maypole
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Harris Academy Orpington, Hewitt's Chalk Bank and The Bo-Peep pub. For rail, the closest station is Knockholt station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). For a walk, there’s The Warren and Summer Hill.
What we do, step by step
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Maypole.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Maypole: your questions answered
Who is the fire and rescue service for Maypole?
That’s London Fire Brigade. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What do you need to know about parking in Maypole?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Maypole, and about any building rules on loading. If the building has a loading slot system, we’ll book into it.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
Out of hours, at a time that suits the kitchen. Long ducts can be split across visits, with the kitchen ready to cook each morning.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
It depends mostly on daily cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
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. It includes readings, pictures and any unreachable sections.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
Short runs are quick, while long ducts and tall risers can need more than one visit. Visits are planned out of hours.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
We measure it. Using a Wet Film Thickness Test or Deposit Thickness Test, we check the grease at set points. A mean above 200 microns, or 500 microns at any point, means it’s due.
How we price ductwork cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The number of sites or systems
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.