Greater London · Ventilation duct cleaning
Old Coulsdon ventilation duct cleaning
For TR19 Air cleaning of general supply and extract ventilation ductwork in commercial buildings in Old Coulsdon, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Blocked general extract ductwork
- Systems with no record of inspection or cleaning
- Odours carried round the building by the ducts
Why it’s worth doing now in Old Coulsdon
Leave dust in the ductwork and it keeps building. The longer it’s left, the more there is to remove, and more of it finds its way back into the building. A building in Old Coulsdon may have flats or offices above and alongside, and a fault in the system can affect them too.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Ventilation duct cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Old Coulsdon
Supply ducts carry air into the rooms and extract ducts take it away. Over time, both collect dust and debris, some of which ends up back in the rooms. Our cleaning covers the ducts, grilles and diffusers, to TR19® Air. We’re often asked to deal with damp or stale smells from grilles and ductwork never cleaned since it was installed, on offices and schools, supply ductwork and hospitals and care homes.
In London, plant rooms are often in basements or on roofs reached through occupied floors, so work in Old Coulsdon is often done in the evening or at weekends. Parking and loading are agreed with the building in advance.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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Also in Old Coulsdon
Managing agents and facilities teams in Old Coulsdon
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes a weekend for a modest system, with large buildings phased floor by floor. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Old Coulsdon needs from us.
- We survey the system from drawings, photos or a site visit.
- We inspect inside the ductwork at set points and photograph it.
- The area below is protected and the system switched off.
- Dust and debris are removed from ducts, grilles and diffusers.
- We issue a TR19® certificate and a photo report listing what was cleaned.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
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Ventilation duct cleaning in Old Coulsdon: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register lists about 15 schools, colleges and universities and about 27 hospitals, care homes and childcare premises with registered kitchens or food service in Old Coulsdon and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where buildings like these have air handling units, filters, coils and drain trays need regular attention. Many London buildings have had their ductwork altered through several fit-outs, so an inspection comes first. For Old Coulsdon, the closest hospital is St Lawrence's Hospital, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. Healthcare buildings depend on clean supply and extract ventilation, and the same applies to surgeries, clinics and care homes.
St Lawrence's Hospital, about 1.3 miles south-east, is the nearest hospital to Old Coulsdon, and healthcare sites of every size need their supply air kept clean.
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Across the CR5 area, we cover ventilation duct cleaning for commercial sites. Old Coulsdon is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover for ventilation duct cleaning. London is in our area too, about 14 miles from Old Coulsdon.
Postcode districts we cover here for ventilation duct cleaning: CR5, CR3 and CR8. Local streets include Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue, and we cover them all for ventilation duct cleaning. Other places close to Old Coulsdon include Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Near you in Old Coulsdon
Around Old Coulsdon, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Sunnydown School, Dollypers Hill and The Tudor Rose pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Old Coulsdon is Coulsdon South station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. A little further out are East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Flag any dust coming out of the vents
- Book the next inspection on the date the report recommends
- Store cleaning certificates where auditors can find them
- Get leaks near ductwork fixed quickly
Before any works, think about the ducts. Switch it off or cover the grilles while dusty work goes on.
Make sure there are enough access panels to inspect and clean the ducts. Hidden sections are the ones that get worst.
Common problems we fix in Old Coulsdon
Many systems run for long hours, day after day, and every hour of running brings more dust with it. Heavier use means faster build-up.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Ductwork with too few access panels to clean
- Blocked general extract ductwork
- Ventilation that needs a TR19® Air inspection
- Ductwork never cleaned since it was installed
For schools like Keston Primary School, the holidays are the usual time to inspect and clean ventilation.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of insurance
- When the next visit should be, and why
Common questions in Old Coulsdon
Does London parking affect a job in Old Coulsdon?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Working overnight, as we often do in London, typically makes it simpler.
Can ventilation in schools around Old Coulsdon be cleaned out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Old Coulsdon, the Food Standards Agency lists about 15 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Send us your term dates when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will fit the work in.
How often should ventilation ductwork be cleaned?
It depends on the building, how the system is used and what inspection finds. Regular inspection tells you when it’s due.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What if there are not enough access panels?
The report shows exactly which parts weren’t reached. Access panels can be added where necessary.
What is TR19® Air?
It covers ventilation hygiene for supply and extract systems in offices, schools, hospitals and other buildings. Kitchen extract is covered separately, by TR19® Grease.
Different parts, different methods
Schools and colleges
Classrooms full of people, paper and coats produce plenty of dust. Regular inspection keeps on top of it.
Offices and retail
Refits in commercial space often leave construction dust in the ducts. Cleaning before the new occupants move in makes sense.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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, and that 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.