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Ductwork Cleaning in Tyler's Green
Ductwork cleaning in Tyler's Green from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Tyler's Green
Not every duct has enough access panels. Where a section can’t be reached, TR19 expects it to be recorded on the report, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. It’s better to know than to assume. If you have duct runs that can’t be reached and high readings at a recent grease test, we can put it right, from access panels, horizontal duct runs and bends and junctions onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Tyler's Green, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, 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 to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Tyler's Green (RH9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
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 we clear up before we go. Somewhere as small as Tyler's Green, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Readings and pictures are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
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Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Tyler's Green
Can school kitchens in Tyler's Green be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Food Standards Agency records list about 3 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Tyler's Green. You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the dates the site is empty.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Tyler's Green?
That is Tandridge council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Tyler's Green. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Tyler's Green?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before any work starts.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
We survey the route, test the grease, then open the access panels. We clean the runs and risers section by section, then the readings are repeated.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Tyler's Green
Grease in a duct running from a kitchen in Tyler's Green is as much a fire risk as in any building. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Tyler's Green is Caterham Dene Hospital, about 2.2 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether they recommend a next date
Looking after it afterwards
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
You will have a recommended date for the next clean, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
The less grease gets past the canopy, the cleaner the duct stays. Clean, properly seated filters are the duct’s best protection.
What ductwork cleaning cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- A duct that’s too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Duct sections that need replacing
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
What affects the quote in Tyler's Green
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How many systems or sites are involved
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Kitchen extracts in Tyler's Green
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 10 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Tyler's Green. Where they cook under a canopy, grease does not stop at the filters: it settles along the duct and up the riser. Kitchens in Tyler's Green get their food hygiene inspections from Tandridge council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Tyler's Green falls to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Tyler's Green, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. For schools such as Godstone Village School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Tyler's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH9, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Tyler's Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for London, about 17 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: RH9. Whether your site is on Selbourne Square, Godstone Hill and Bakers Mead or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. You will find Tyler's Green on the B2235, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. We also cover the places around Tyler's Green: Godstone (1 mile south), Church Town (1 mile south-east), Tandridge (2 miles south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles south-west) and Caterham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Dorking (11 miles west).
What’s near Tyler's Green
In Tyler's Green, that means kitchens and buildings near The Hare And Hounds Public House and Bay Pond. Tyler's Green’s nearest station is Caterham station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Caterham Dene Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and East Surrey Museum (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Bay Pond and Nore Hill.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of a flat duct run. Thick deposits are scraped out by hand before degreasing, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Attenuators and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, quieten the extract, and their linings can soak up grease. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.