Essex · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Puttock's End
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for commercial sites in Puttock's End and across Essex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
Ductwork cleaning in Puttock's End
Nobody sees duct grease building, so nobody notices it until something goes wrong. Flames pulled in from the cooking line can ignite it, and fire can then run along the ductwork to other parts of the building. Cleaning the duct takes that fuel away. The work covers attenuators, multi-storey ducts and bends and junctions, and the jobs we see most are readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test and a rancid smell from the extract duct.
For a kitchen in or near Puttock's End, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Puttock's End (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Puttock's End
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Puttock's End?
That is Essex County 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.
Which council inspects kitchens in Puttock's End?
The local authority for Puttock's End is Uttlesford council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
Through access panels along the duct. Heavy grease is scraped out by hand, then the surfaces are degreased with a method that suits the deposit, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
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.
Grease, kitchens and Puttock's End
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Puttock's End. The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. Kitchens in Puttock's End get their food hygiene inspections from Uttlesford council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Puttock's End sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Herts and Essex Hospital (about 4.5 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Historic houses near Puttock's End, such as Barrington Hall about 1.9 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Puttock's End is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whether your site is in the middle of Puttock's End or further out, we cover ductwork cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page (12 miles or so).
Ductwork cleaning in CM22 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If your site is just outside Puttock's End, we cover Hope End Green (1 mile north), Hellman's Cross (1 mile south-east), Smith's Green (1 mile north), Little Canfield (1 mile north) and Takeley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (12 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Around Puttock's End
The closest station to Puttock's End is Stansted Airport station, about 2.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Little Easton Moat (3.1 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.5 miles west). Not far away are Rushy Mead and Portingbury Hills.
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Fire dampers that don’t close (they need testing and remedials)
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Attenuators
How we price ductwork cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The condition of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Travel, parking and unloading
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Puttock's End.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Puttock's End
Wherever the kitchen is, in Puttock's End or elsewhere, the duct fills in the same way: daily cooking hours, the menu and the state of the filters. Under BESA guidance, the minimum interval is 3, 6 or 12 months, by daily cooking hours.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- High readings at a recent grease test
For schools such as Takeley Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether they’re fully insured
Why it’s worth doing now in Puttock's End
There’s no law that names TR19. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. Planning a trip to Puttock's End ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We diagnose before we treat
- Trading since 2009
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Essex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.