Extract and duct cleaning that removes the fire risk, not just the build-up
For hotels, care homes, hospitals, student accommodation, leisure venues, commercial premises and the facilities managers who look after them. Dust, grease, lint and other build-up collect inside extract and ventilation ductwork faster than most operators realise. Our engineers clean laundry extract, kitchen extract and general ventilation ductwork, run in full, measure and report airflow, and provide the before and after photographs and certificate you need to stay compliant and keep your insurer satisfied.
Unclean extract and ductwork is a fire waiting to happen
Dust, grease, lint and other build-up collect inside ductwork over time. Left alone, it chokes airflow, strains your equipment and creates a serious fire hazard.
Fire prevention
Build-up inside ductwork is fuel for a fire. Grease in kitchen extract is highly flammable, and lint in laundry extract is one of the most combustible materials in any building. Removing it removes the fuel.
Legal compliance
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person should be able to show a fire risk assessment and a cleaning record for the extract. The Order applies in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different legislation.
Insurance evidence
Insurers commonly ask for evidence that extract ducts are inspected and cleaned. Our reports and a certificate on every job give you that evidence, before you ever need it.
Shared extract runs
Several machines often share one extract run, so the branches and common duct need cleaning, not just the section nearest the equipment.
Specialist services, done properly
Extract and duct cleaning
A thorough deep clean of your extract and ductwork, removing build-up so the system runs safely, efficiently and in full compliance with fire safety legislation.
- Visual inspection, assessment and airflow measurement
- Thorough mechanical brushing and full extraction of build-up
- Before and after photographs of every section cleaned
- Digital report and compliance certificate on every job
- Planned maintenance contracts to keep you compliant year round
Access door installation
Ductwork can only be cleaned properly if it can be reached. Where a system has no safe access, our engineers install access doors and panels to give clear entry for inspection, cleaning and future maintenance.
- Retrofitted to existing ductwork with minimal disruption
- Positioned to make every section of the run accessible
- Supports ongoing compliance with cleaning specifications
Laundry extract cleaning
Lint is highly combustible and builds up quickly, especially where several dryers share one run. Our primary specialism.
Laundry extract in detail →Kitchen extract cleaning
Grease deposits in kitchen extract ductwork are highly flammable. We clean the run and document the result.
Kitchen extract cleaning →General ventilation duct cleaning
Dust and debris inside ventilation ductwork restrict airflow and reduce efficiency. We clean the ductwork and report the result.
Ventilation duct cleaning →Built for premises that depend on clean extract
The right cleaning interval depends on how heavily the system is used. For laundry extract systems, these are the intervals we recommend for each type of premises.
Hotels and leisure venues
High use, often with sleeping accommodation nearby, so a documented cleaning routine matters.
Recommended: every 3 to 6 months, documentedCare homes and hospitals
Sleeping accommodation nearby, and a Fire Safety Order duty to be able to show a cleaning record.
Recommended: every 3 to 6 months, documentedStudent accommodation
High use with sleeping accommodation nearby, so a documented record supports your fire risk assessment.
Recommended: every 3 to 6 months, documentedCommercial and on-premise laundries
Shared extract runs and long hours of use. Hours of use and lint load set the interval.
Recommended: risk-based, often quarterlyWorkplace and light commercial laundry
Staff welfare laundries with only a few cycles a day still present an ignition source.
Recommended: every 6 to 12 months, documentedFacilities and property managers
We provide the documentation your Responsible Person needs, covering every site you manage.
You receive: a report for every cleanSystems with long runs, many bends or a shared extract are typically cleaned every 6 months, because fluff drops at every bend. Recommended intervals are a guide. The right schedule depends on your system and how heavily it is used.
Evidence you can hand to your insurer
Every clean ends with a digital report you can file against your fire risk assessment.
Recurring contracts for premises that clean on a schedule
Hotels, care homes and hospitals need extract and ductwork cleaned on a repeating schedule, with a documented record each time. We offer recurring maintenance contracts so cleaning is planned in advance and documented every time.
Ask about a contractVetted, qualified and safe to have on site
You are trusting us with access to your building, often in sensitive environments such as care homes, hospitals and student accommodation. Every engineer we send is vetted and qualified, so you never have to think twice.
Straightforward from first call to certificate
Survey & quote
We assess your system, measure airflow and identify any access issues, then provide a clear, fair quote with no hidden extras.
Clean & install
Our engineers mechanically clean the full extract run, extracting all build-up and debris, and fit access doors where needed, working around your operating hours.
Report & certify
You receive a digital report with before and after photographs and a compliance certificate on every job, ready for your fire risk assessment and your insurer.
Request a free, no obligation quote
We cover sites right across the UK, including North East England. Tell us a little about your site and your extract system, and we will come back to you with advice and a quote. Not sure when your ducts were last cleaned? That usually means it is time.
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