Greater London · Ductwork cleaning
Roxbourne ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning across Roxbourne and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
Questions from Roxbourne
How do you handle parking and loading in Roxbourne?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Much of our London work is done overnight, which helps.
Which fire authority looks after Roxbourne?
That is London Fire Brigade. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
We clean while the kitchen is closed, so evenings, nights and weekends are all possible. Equipment and the extract are switched off while we work.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Ductwork cleaning in Roxbourne, done properly
Ductwork in Roxbourne is cleaned the same thorough way as everywhere else we work: we test the grease first, remove thick deposits by hand and degrease what’s left. Readings are taken again afterwards and photos go into your report. The work covers multi-storey ducts, vertical risers and attenuators, and people most often call us about readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test and an insurer asking for TR19 evidence.
In a London area like Roxbourne, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Roxbourne (HA5, HA2, HA4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Roxbourne and across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Why act early in Roxbourne
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many require cleaning to TR19, and they can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A certificate that covers the ductwork is what they want to see. In Roxbourne, a planned overnight visit is much easier than closing unexpectedly.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Part by part
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. The air slows and drops its load, so these points get extra attention.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Long ducts in larger buildings can mean several visits. Visits are planned around the building’s hours, out of hours where possible.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Roxbourne
A vertical riser can run up several floors. Grease clings to the walls and can run down to the base as liquid grease runs down. Access along its height is needed to clean it properly.
Clients usually contact us after spotting something like this:
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- High readings at a recent grease test
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as The Moriah Jewish Day School or anywhere near Roxbourne, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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.
What a clean will not put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what ductwork cleaning will not do:
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Roxbourne
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
Nearby places to Roxbourne
Other services in Roxbourne
Kitchen extracts in Roxbourne
Food Standards Agency data counts about 184 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 104 takeaways in Roxbourne and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they cook under a canopy, grease does not stop at the filters: it settles along the duct and up the riser. In London, kitchens are typically cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier. Roxbourne is covered by 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Clementine Churchill Hospital about 2.3 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Roxbourne (Headstone Manor is about 1.8 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Roxbourne is about 1 mile east of Ruislip, in Greater London. Anywhere in HA5, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Roxbourne is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for ductwork cleaning. London is in our area too, about 13 miles from Roxbourne.
Ductwork cleaning in HA5, HA2 and HA4 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Kings Road, The Avenue and Torbay Road, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. We also cover the places around Roxbourne: Rayners Lane (1 mile east), Eastcote (1 mile north-west), North Harrow (1 mile north-east), South Ruislip (1 mile south) and Pinner (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Near you in Roxbourne
Typical jobs here are in premises near Heathfield School, Pinner High School and Venue 5 pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is South Ruislip station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Heath Robinson Museum (1.2 miles north) and St. George's Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Roxbourne includes Northala Fields and Islip Manor Meadows.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. In Roxbourne, as across London, we usually work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.