Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Stocks Green, Kent
Ductwork cleaning for Stocks Green, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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.
Ductwork cleaning in Stocks Green
Each extract duct we take on in Stocks Green goes through the full routine: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Post-clean readings and photos complete the record. Common call-outs are for duct runs that can’t be reached and ductwork that has never been cleaned, on multi-storey ducts, access panels and attenuators.
Somewhere as small as Stocks Green, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Stocks Green (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Places near Stocks Green
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Stocks Green
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
What a clean won’t put right
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Fire dampers that do not close (they need testing and remedials)
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Sections that can’t be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Stocks Green
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
Ductwork cleaning in Stocks Green: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records include about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs in and around Stocks Green, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Stocks Green. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Food hygiene inspections in Stocks Green are the job of Tonbridge and Malling council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of St John or elsewhere in Stocks Green, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Stocks Green is Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, about 2.9 miles south-east. For schools such as Hildenborough Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Stocks Green is about 2 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Stocks Green gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Stocks Green among them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 13 miles away.
Work in TN11 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Stocks Green include Hildenborough (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (1 mile north), Hilden Park (1 mile east), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east) and Underriver (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles east).
What’s near Stocks Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Judd School, The Flying Dutchman Public House and Haysden Country Park and the streets around them. Stocks Green has its own railway station: Hildenborough station. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What happens if it’s left?
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many require cleaning to TR19, and they can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. Your certificate and photo report show the ducts were cleaned. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
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. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Stocks Green
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Stocks Green questions
Which fire service covers Stocks Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Stocks Green is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Stocks Green?
Food hygiene inspections in Stocks Green are carried out by Tonbridge and Malling council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, 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 have insurance?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
A short duct can be cleaned in a few hours, while long ducts and tall risers can need more than one visit. We plan the work around your kitchen.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Somewhere like Stocks Green, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- Readings, pictures and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
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How we price ductwork cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It’s based on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The times the site is available
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition we find in the survey
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any previous report or certificate
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It shows when and where the clean was done and by whom.
Keep to the cleaning interval on the report. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval may need to shorten, and grease thickness testing will show it.