Surrey · Ductwork cleaning
Tilford Reeds ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning across Tilford Reeds and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Tilford Reeds
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Ductwork cleaning in Tilford Reeds
No two duct runs are the same, in Tilford Reeds or anywhere else. A few metres to an outside wall, or a riser up through the building to a roof fan. The survey traces the route and finds every access point before we quote. The work covers vertical risers, horizontal duct runs and multi-storey ducts, and common reasons people get in touch are a rancid smell from the extract duct and thick crusts of old grease along the duct.
In a village or hamlet like Tilford Reeds, 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 sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Tilford Reeds (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Horizontal runs carry the extract along ceilings and through voids. They collect grease as the air cools and slows, and we clean them section by section through access panels.
Attenuators and discharge
At the end of the duct is the discharge. Grease can collect there and stain the area around it, so it’s cleaned as far as safe access allows.
Ductwork cleaning around Tilford Reeds
The Food Standards Agency lists about 5 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses in and around Tilford Reeds, up to about a mile and a half out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service covers Tilford Reeds. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Waverley council inspect food businesses in Tilford Reeds. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Historic houses near Tilford Reeds, such as Farnham Castle about 3 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Tilford Reeds, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Term dates shape school work: for a school like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tilford Reeds 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. 395 places in Surrey are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Guildford, about 9 miles from Tilford Reeds.
Ductwork cleaning in GU10 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Tilford Reeds
In Tilford Reeds, that means kitchens and buildings near Moor Park, Edgeborough School and South Farnham School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tilford Reeds include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Why deal with it now?
TR19® is not law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
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 give you a fixed price before work begins.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Tilford Reeds run smoothly.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- We test again, take photos and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
For ductwork cleaning in Tilford Reeds, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Advice
Tilford Reeds questions
Do you work in villages like Tilford Reeds?
Yes, Tilford Reeds is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can a school canteen extract in Tilford Reeds be done out of term time?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Tilford Reeds, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
BESA guidance sets minimum intervals by daily cooking hours: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate and 12-monthly for light use. Measured grease sets the real interval.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
Every clean comes with a photo report, plus a TR19 certificate when the whole system is cleaned. File them with the fire risk assessment.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report and why. You can then decide whether to have access panels fitted.
Book the next duct clean before the date passes. A change in cooking hours may change the interval under BESA guidance, and grease thickness testing will show it.