Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Sellindge
Looking for ductwork cleaning in Sellindge? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- A duct nobody has opened in years
Grease, kitchens and Sellindge
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Sellindge. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Fire safety in Sellindge 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 Sellindge, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Folkestone and Hythe council. 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.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Westenhanger Castle is about 1.4 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. For schools such as Sellindge Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of Sellindge to the outskirts, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 24 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of TN25 for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. We also cover Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Sellindge
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Sellindge
Not every duct has enough access panels. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. It’s better to know than to assume. Typical jobs include ductwork that has never been cleaned and a duct clean needed for an insurer, on vertical risers, access panels and multi-storey ducts.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Sellindge (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Bends and transitions
Grease tends to pile up at elbows. We clean it back by hand and with degreaser, and test it before and after.
Vertical risers
Risers are cleaned through panels at different levels. Any part that can’t be safely reached is recorded.
Also in Sellindge
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
Managing agents and facilities teams in Sellindge
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
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.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Common problems we fix in Sellindge
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Sellindge as anywhere. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
What we are most often called out for:
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Stale grease odours from the duct
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary or anywhere around Sellindge, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether a written report and photos are included
What affects the quote in Sellindge
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Parking and loading at the site
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether several sites go on one quote
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 play a part.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
The process
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Sellindge.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- 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.
- Panels are closed, readings and pictures repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
Sellindge: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Sellindge?
The local authority for Sellindge is Folkestone and Hythe council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Which fire service covers Sellindge?
Sellindge is in the area of 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.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, if we can see what we need. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
What happens if there aren’t enough access panels?
We clean everything we can reach and record what we cannot. Extra panels can be installed, and we can do that for you.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.