Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in St Ann's Green
Ductwork cleaning for St Ann's Green, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Duct sections that need replacing
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Parts of the duct with no way in
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in St Ann's Green
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
Ductwork cleaning in St Ann's Green, done properly
Grease in a duct is hidden, which is exactly why it’s dangerous. A flare-up drawn up from the range can light it, and fire can then run along the ductwork to other parts of the building. Removing it is the whole point. The work covers access panels, attenuators and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are a duct clean needed for an insurer and fat dripping from the ductwork.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- St Ann's Green (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
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.
Horizontal duct runs
A long flat run cannot be cleaned from one end. Any stretch out of reach is noted and can fit extra panels.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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 can diagnose it and quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
St Ann's Green kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records include about 5 pubs and bars within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of St Ann's Green. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Kitchens in St Ann's Green get their food hygiene inspections from Maidstone council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. St Ann's Green is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Around St Ann's Green, as anywhere, we clean the parts you cannot see as well as the canopy you can. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Oakwood Hospital is the nearest hospital to St Ann's Green, about 5.9 miles north.
St Ann's Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. If you need ductwork cleaning in St Ann's Green, please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including St Ann's Green. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and St Ann's Green is one of them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (6 miles or so).
All of TN12 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If your site is just outside St Ann's Green, we cover Milebush (1 mile west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Marden Thorn (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (7 miles north).
Around St Ann's Green
The closest station to St Ann's Green is Marden station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Oakwood Hospital (5.9 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (4 miles north-east).
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near St Ann's Green, let us know and we will plan around it.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Why deal with it now?
There’s no law that names TR19. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the duct is part of that. With notice, the visit to St Ann's Green can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why St Ann's Green businesses choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every job surveyed first
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
St Ann's Green: your questions answered
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in St Ann's Green during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. With about 3 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of St Ann's Green, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Which fire authority looks after St Ann's Green?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for St Ann's Green. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Using a Wet Film Thickness Test or Deposit Thickness Test, we check the grease at set points. A mean above 200 microns, or 500 microns at any point, means it’s due.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
Out of hours, at a time that suits the kitchen. Long ducts can be split across visits, with the kitchen ready to cook each morning.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
It depends mostly on daily cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
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How we price ductwork cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The size of the system
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.