Surrey · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Titsey
Looking for ductwork cleaning in Titsey? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Titsey
Duct Doctor has cleaned kitchen extract ductwork since 2009, working across London and the South East. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and our certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If you are dealing with readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test and a rancid smell from the extract duct, we can put it right, from horizontal duct runs, attenuators and bends and junctions onwards.
Work in a small place like Titsey starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Titsey (RH8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by ductwork cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
Nearby places to Titsey
What else we do in Titsey
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Titsey
The FSA’s data shows about 4 pubs and bars registered across Titsey and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Food hygiene inspections in Titsey are the job of Tandridge council’s environmental health team. 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. The fire and rescue service for Titsey is Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Oxted School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St James the Greater, or anywhere in Titsey, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Tandridge Priory about 1.7 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Titsey is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Surrey. Whatever kind of site you run in Titsey, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Titsey is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey we cover for ductwork cleaning. We also work in London, around 16 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: RH8. Other places close to Titsey include Tatsfield (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile south-west), Moorhouse Bank (2 miles south-east), South Street (2 miles north-east) and The Chart (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Titsey
For rail, the closest station is Oxted station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (1.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Botley Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Run the extract fan throughout service
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, so the report shows the before and after figures. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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 photos.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Titsey and across Surrey. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
What happens if it’s left?
TR19® is not law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. The Fire Safety Order 2005 makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the duct is part of that. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why book with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Part by part
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A duct that climbs several floors may be cleaned over more than one visit. We agree a sequence that suits the building, out of hours where possible.
Attenuators and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to reduce noise, but they can hold grease in their linings. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.
Questions from Titsey
Which fire service covers Titsey?
Fire safety enforcement in Titsey is handled by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you come to Titsey after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
After a survey and grease readings, the duct is opened up through its access panels. Each run and riser is scraped and degreased, and test again when we’re done.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Using a Wet Film Thickness Test or Deposit Thickness Test, we check the grease at set points. BESA guidance says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns, and 500 or more anywhere needs immediate spot cleaning.
How long will the duct clean 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.
What information do you need?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
How it works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Titsey and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- Post-clean readings and photos go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.