Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Shelvin
We cover Shelvin 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 photos as standard.
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning does not 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.
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Shelvin
Between the canopy and the fan runs the ductwork, hidden above ceilings and inside walls. Every horizontal run and vertical riser collects grease along the way and a fire in the duct can spread through the building. We clean it from the inside, through access panels, to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers access panels, vertical risers and attenuators, and the jobs we see most are grease pooling at the foot of the riser and proof of duct cleaning for the insurer.
Somewhere as small as Shelvin, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Shelvin (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Access panels
We can fit new access panels where the duct needs them, making future cleans more complete. The survey shows where they’re needed.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a building with several floors, the duct may pass other tenants’ spaces. We plan access with you and the building manager, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
Common problems we fix in Shelvin
Ducts in Shelvin gather grease for the same reasons as ducts anywhere: 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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
Acrise Place, about 4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Shelvin; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Before you book anyone
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Also near Shelvin
Also in Shelvin
Common questions in Shelvin
Do you cover smaller places like Shelvin?
Yes, Shelvin is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Shelvin?
The local authority for Shelvin is Canterbury City council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
Can you quote from pictures?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
It follows the same interval as the whole extract, ranging from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Grease thickness testing shows whether that is often enough.
Ductwork cleaning in Shelvin: the local picture
The fire and rescue service for Shelvin is 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. Kitchens in Shelvin get their food hygiene inspections from Canterbury City council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Where a hall near Church of St Martin, or anywhere in Shelvin, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Shelvin is Buckland Hospital, about 5.9 miles south-east.
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Sites in Shelvin get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 29 miles from Shelvin.
Every address in CT4 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Shelvin include Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Shelvin
Around Shelvin, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Coach House Hotel. The closest station to Shelvin is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Shelvin run smoothly.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- 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
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
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.
Advice
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report and why. We can fit access panels so those sections are cleaned next time.
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.
How we price ductwork cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Travel, parking and unloading
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- A few general shots of the system
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.