Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Ram Lane
We cover Ram Lane for cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Ram Lane
No two duct runs are the same, in Ram Lane or anywhere else. Some run a short distance to an outside wall, others climb several floors to the roof. The survey traces the route, so we know where to get in and how long it will take. The work covers multi-storey ducts, attenuators and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are proof of duct cleaning for the insurer and fat dripping from the ductwork.
For a kitchen in or near Ram Lane, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Ram Lane (TN26, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Ram Lane.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- 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
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Ram Lane: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Ram Lane?
In Ram Lane, it’s Ashford council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you get to a site in Ram Lane?
Yes. Ram Lane is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Do I get a certificate for ductwork cleaning?
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.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
How do you clean inside the ductwork?
After a survey and grease readings, the duct is opened up through its access panels. Each run and riser is scraped and degreased, then the readings are repeated.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Leave a way through to the access panels
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Keep your cleaning records together
File the paperwork in the maintenance log. It’s the evidence an insurer or inspector may ask for, and the photos make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
Ductwork cleaning in Ram Lane: the local picture
Fire safety in Ram Lane falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. In Ram Lane, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Ashford 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.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Ram Lane is William Harvey Hospital, about 5.4 miles south-east. For schools such as The Hayesbrook School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Ram Lane, ductwork cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Ram Lane among them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 14 miles away.
Work in TN26 and TN25 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ram Lane
Ram Lane’s nearest station is Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Ram Lane
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The times the site is available
- The size of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The postcode and the type of business
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
What the work involves, part by part
Bends and transitions
Grease tends to pile up at elbows. It’s scraped out and degreased, and readings are taken there before and after.
Attenuators and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to reduce noise, and their linings can soak up grease. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.
What happens if it’s left?
There’s no law that names TR19. The Fire Safety Order 2005 makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the duct is part of that. In a small place like Ram Lane, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- We are fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
When to call us in Ram Lane
Grease in a duct running from a kitchen in Ram Lane is as much a fire risk as in any building. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Godinton House is about 2.1 miles south-east), access may need planning.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What insurance they carry
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them