Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Shoreham ductwork cleaning
For ductwork cleaning in Shoreham, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
What affects the quote in Shoreham
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Shoreham
We’ve been trading since 2009, working across London and the South East. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and our certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Common call-outs are for a rancid smell from the extract duct and high readings at a recent grease test, across attenuators, vertical risers and access panels.
For a kitchen in or near Shoreham, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Shoreham (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Shoreham: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Shoreham?
That is Sevenoaks council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Shoreham. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is Shoreham within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Shoreham is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
What happens if there are not enough access panels?
Sections out of reach are written down on the report, in line with TR19. New panels can be fitted to reach them in future.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
We get into the duct through its access panels. 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.
Why act early in Shoreham
Old grease in a duct for a kitchen in Shoreham doesn’t stay soft. It bakes into a hard layer that takes far longer to remove, so the later the clean, the bigger the job. A fault that closes a site in a village like Shoreham affects everyone who depends on it.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Shoreham
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- We diagnose before we treat
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Places near Shoreham
Also in Shoreham
Ductwork cleaning in Shoreham: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Shoreham. Behind every canopy among them is a run of ductwork that collects grease out of sight. The fire and rescue service for Shoreham is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. It’s Sevenoaks council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Shoreham. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Sevenoaks Hospital (about 3.2 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. For kitchens close to Shoreham (Kent) station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever you are in the TN14 postcode area, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. London is in our area too, about 16 miles from Shoreham.
Work in TN14 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Shoreham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Raspberry Hall Park and The Old George Inn. Shoreham has its own railway station: Shoreham (Kent) station. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
The report names every part of the duct that couldn’t be reached, with the reason. You can then decide whether to have access panels fitted.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
Part by part
Attenuators and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to reduce noise, but they can hold grease in their linings. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.
Access panels
Extra panels can be installed where there are gaps, making future cleans more complete. We will recommend where they should go.
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Shoreham before we set off.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Shoreham
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease clings to the walls and can run down to the base as liquid grease runs down. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
What we are most often called out for:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere around Shoreham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What to look for in a quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What insurance they carry