Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Three Chimneys ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for Three Chimneys and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
What affects the quote in Three Chimneys
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before we start.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Ductwork cleaning in Three Chimneys, done properly
We treat ductwork like a doctor treats arteries: diagnose where grease has built up, clear it and confirm the result. Readings taken before and after show the difference, alongside before and after pictures. If you have fat dripping from the ductwork and duct runs with no cleaning record, we can put it right, from access panels, horizontal duct runs and attenuators onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Three Chimneys, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Three Chimneys (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Three Chimneys
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Ductwork cleaning around Three Chimneys
Three Chimneys, about 40 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Food hygiene inspections in Three Chimneys are the job of Tunbridge Wells 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.
In and around Three Chimneys, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we cannot reach goes on the report.
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Sites in Three Chimneys get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Three Chimneys among them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 11 miles away.
Work in TN27 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Three Chimneys, we cover Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Three Chimneys
Typical jobs here are in premises near Three Chimneys Public House. For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
A long flat run cannot be cleaned from one end. Where the gaps between panels are too long, we record what couldn’t be reached and can fit extra panels.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Long ducts in larger buildings can mean several visits. We agree a sequence that suits the building, out of hours where possible.
Why it’s worth doing now in Three Chimneys
Insurers know the risk of a greasy duct. Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and a claim may be refused or reduced without evidence. A certificate that covers the ductwork is what they want to see. In a place like Three Chimneys, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Three Chimneys
- Full insurance on every job
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Do not block access panels with shelving or stock
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
You’ll have a recommended date for the next clean, worked out from the grease we found and how long you cook each day, in line with BESA guidance.
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.
What happens on the day
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and 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 Three Chimneys 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.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- Post-clean readings and pictures go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
For ductwork cleaning in Three Chimneys, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
When to call us in Three Chimneys
Damaged or poorly fitted filters let more grease into the duct. The duct then takes grease that the filters should have stopped and it fills faster.
Look out for any of the following:
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Benenden Hospital about 2.3 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Three Chimneys questions
Which fire service covers Three Chimneys?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Three Chimneys. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you work at weekends in Three Chimneys?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
What information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
BESA guidance sets minimum intervals by daily cooking hours: 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.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.