Kent · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Tudeley, Kent
Ductwork cleaning in Tudeley from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- A duct nobody has opened in years
About our ductwork cleaning in Tudeley
Every duct has its own route. A few metres to an outside wall, or a riser up through the building to a roof fan. We map the route during the survey and finds every access point before we quote. If you have readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test and years of grease along the duct floor, we can put it right, from access panels, horizontal duct runs and multi-storey ducts onwards.
Work in a small place like Tudeley 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Tudeley (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Check readings when the menu changes
File the paperwork in the maintenance log. It’s the evidence an insurer or inspector may ask for, and the pictures make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. It doesn’t stop grease forming, but it stops it building unseen.
What affects the quote in Tudeley
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
When something else is needed
Ductwork cleaning can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It does not solve:
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Sections that can’t be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
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 booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
What we are called out for in Tudeley
The further the air travels from the cooking, the cooler it gets. As it cools, the grease it carries condenses onto the duct walls, which is why ducts go on gathering grease well beyond the filters.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
School kitchens, at schools like The Schools at Somerhill for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What to look for in a quote
- What insurance they carry
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
How it works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Tudeley.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and pictures repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
How to prepare
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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.
Related advice
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Tudeley
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 5 bars, pubs and nightclubs in Tudeley and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Fire safety in Tudeley falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Tudeley get their food hygiene inspections from Tunbridge Wells council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A hospital like Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, about 1.9 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Tudeley, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Sites in Tudeley get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 11 miles away.
Work in TN11 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Around Tudeley
Typical jobs here are in premises near Bishop Chavasse Primary School, Hillview School for Girls and The Poacher & Partridge pub and the streets around them. Tudeley’s nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 2 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
FAQs for Tudeley
Who inspects food businesses in Tudeley?
Kitchens in Tudeley are inspected by Tunbridge Wells council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you get to a site in Tudeley?
Yes, Tudeley is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Can you quote from pictures?
Often, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, we do. We will point out where panels are needed, and fitting them means future cleans are more complete.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
How the job changes from site to site
Attenuators and discharge
At the end of the duct is the discharge. It can gather grease and mark the wall or roof around it, so it’s cleaned as far as safe access allows.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Ducts in taller or shared buildings often run past other occupiers. We plan access with you and the building manager, so the clean is done safely and quietly.