Essex · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Shotgate, Essex
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for Shotgate, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Managing agents and facilities teams in Shotgate
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.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Essex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
About our ductwork cleaning in Shotgate
Not sure when the ductwork was last cleaned? A few details about the system are a good start when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll send you a fixed quote for ductwork cleaning, normally within one working day. If you have readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test and hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs, we can put it right, from access panels, multi-storey ducts and bends and junctions onwards.
Work in a small place like Shotgate starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Shotgate (SS11, SS12)
- Region
- Essex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Shotgate.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear the space around the work
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
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Why deal with it now?
Dealing with the ductwork in Shotgate now beats dealing with it after a problem. It takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. If the system at a site near Shotgate fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Photo reports with every job
- We diagnose before we treat
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Grease, kitchens and Shotgate
There are about 35 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 23 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Shotgate, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen that cooks under a canopy sends grease-laden air into a duct, where it cools and settles. Food hygiene inspections in Shotgate are the job of Basildon council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Shotgate is Essex County 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Beauchamps High School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Shotgate, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Shotgate is about 1 mile east of Wickford, in Essex. Anywhere in SS11, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Shotgate is one of 644 places in Essex we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 9 miles away.
All of SS11 and SS12 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on Third Avenue, First Avenue and Second Avenue or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Shotgate: Rawreth (1 mile east), Wickford (1 mile west), Battlesbridge (1 mile north-east), Runwell (2 miles north-west) and Brock Hill (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles north), Basildon (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (11 miles west), Maldon (10 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south) and Billericay (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Shotgate
Typical jobs here are in premises near Hilltop Infant School and the streets around them. Shotgate’s nearest station is Battlesbridge station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Basildon University Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Shotgate Thickets.
Shotgate questions
Is Shotgate within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you come to Shotgate after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Shotgate keeps running as normal. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
The minimum depends on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings may show it needs doing sooner.
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. We fit the work around how the site operates.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Readings are taken by Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). BESA guidance says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns, and 500 or more anywhere needs immediate spot cleaning.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Flat runs of duct link the canopy to the riser or the outside wall. They collect grease as the air cools and slows, and we clean them section by section through access panels.
Access panels
Every section of duct is cleaned through an access panel. Without them, parts of the duct can’t be reached and the report has to say so.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
- The scale of the work
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your last certificate, test record or report
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Shotgate
Grease settles fastest where the air slows down. Flat runs, bends, reducers and the base of risers are the usual hotspots, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Shotgate is Basildon University Hospital, about 5.5 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them