Greater London · Ventilation duct cleaning
Nunhead ventilation duct cleaning
Ventilation duct cleaning for Nunhead and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Dust marks around grilles and ceiling diffusers
- Ductwork with too few access panels to clean
- Rooms that feel airless when the system runs
How it works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a shift or two for a small system, longer for a whole building. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in Nunhead saves time on the night.
- We survey the system from drawings, pictures or a site visit.
- Inspection comes next, with photos of the inside of the ducts.
- We protect the rooms beneath and switch the system off.
- Debris is cleared from the duct runs, then grilles and diffusers are cleaned.
- A certificate and before and after photos follow, with anything not reached recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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How we handle ventilation duct cleaning in Nunhead
We get into the ducts through access panels along each run. If some sections can’t be reached, the report says so, and new access panels can be installed so they’re covered next time. The work covers toilet extract systems, supply ductwork and grilles and diffusers, and people most often call us about ductwork never cleaned since it was installed and dust marks around grilles and ceiling diffusers.
London buildings tend to keep their plant on the roof or below ground, so work in Nunhead is often done in the evening or at weekends. Loading and parking are planned with the building first.
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 to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Nunhead (SE15, SE4, SE14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price ventilation duct cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- The scale of the work
- The condition of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether several sites go on one quote
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Nunhead
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Watch for water stains around grilles
- Diary the next TR19® Air inspection
- File each ventilation report with the building records
- Stick to the filter change schedule
What was cleaned is listed, along with any parts that weren’t accessible, backed up by before and after pictures. If access panels are needed, we’ll say where.
Keep filters changed on time. Overdue or badly fitted filters let dust into the supply ducts.
Signs you need ventilation duct cleaning in Nunhead
Many systems run for long hours, day after day, and every hour moves more dust through the ducts. Heavier use means faster build-up.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Systems with no record of inspection or cleaning
- Dust marks around grilles and ceiling diffusers
- Ventilation full of debris from building work
- Damp or stale smells from grilles
Healthcare ventilation, from large hospitals like Southwark Adult Education Institute (about 0.7 miles north) to small clinics, depends on clean filters, coils and ducts.
What to look for in a quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
Places near Nunhead
What else we do in Nunhead
What ventilation duct cleaning looks like in Nunhead
Going by the FSA’s register, there are about 69 schools, colleges and universities, about 60 care, childcare and hospital premises and about 5 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses serving food within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Nunhead. Classrooms, bedrooms and care spaces are often served by ducted air, and that ductwork collects dust over time. Southwark Adult Education Institute is the nearest hospital, about 0.7 miles north of Nunhead. Hospitals show how much a building can rely on its ventilation, and smaller healthcare sites rely on theirs too. Getting kit to a London plant room usually means lifts, stairs and an agreed loading slot.
If you run an office near Nunhead station, its supply ductwork can gather dust for years before anyone looks inside. If you manage a school such as Ivydale Primary School, ventilation cleaning is best booked for the holidays.
Nunhead is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Across the SE15 area, we can carry out ventilation duct cleaning at your premises. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, large and small.
We work across SE15, SE4 and SE14 for ventilation duct cleaning and the streets around it. Local streets include Rye Road, Nash Road and Kitto Road, and we cover them all for ventilation duct cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for ventilation duct cleaning include Telegraph Hill (1 mile north-east), Honor Oak (1 mile south), Peckham (1 mile north-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Near you in Nunhead
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Ivy House, Peckham Rye and Allenby Tutorial Trust, among other places. Nunhead has its own railway station: Nunhead station. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and One Tree Hill.
Common questions in Nunhead
Can you work in Nunhead outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Nunhead doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Is parking a problem for work in Nunhead?
We plan it in advance, so let us know about loading bays, permits and access rules at the building. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do you work in Nunhead?
Yes. Nunhead is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
Are grilles and diffusers included?
Yes, along with the ducts behind them. You’ll see them in the before and after pictures.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so you keep your normal hours.
How much does ventilation duct cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it 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 the work involves, part by part
Hospitals and care homes
In care settings, keeping dust contained is a priority. The area is protected, and debris contained and removed.
Grilles and diffusers
Grilles and diffusers are where the ducts meet the room. We clean them as part of the job, so the room side matches the duct side.