From understanding industry standards and compliance requirements to arranging inspections and maintenance, we provide the information you need to make informed decisions about your building's safety and hygiene.
General Questions
MyDuctwork specialises in commercial ductwork hygiene and compliance services, including kitchen extract cleaning, general ductwork cleaning, fire and smoke damper testing and independent surveys and audits. We work with building owners, landlords and facilities management companies to help maintain safe, clean and compliant premises
We provide services across a wide range of commercial sectors, including restaurants, pubs, hotels, shopping centres, food production facilities, care homes, healthcare premises and educational establishments. We also work closely with landlords, letting agents and facilities management companies.
Our core service area is London and the Southeast, as far West as Southampton and across the M25 corridor. We also work throughout the rest of the country, although work outside our core area may incur additional costs.
Yes. MyDuctwork is a registered member of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and participates in the BESCA Vent Hygiene Register Scheme (VHR). This demonstrates our commitment to recognised industry specifications, appropriate training and regular independent auditing.
Kitchen Extract & Ductwork Cleaning
TR19 Grease is a widely recognised industry specification developed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for the cleaning and maintenance of commercial kitchen extraction systems. It provides guidance on managing grease deposits within ductwork to reduce fire risks and maintain appropriate cleanliness standards.
MyDuctwork carries out kitchen extract cleaning in accordance with the TR19 Grease specification, helping businesses maintain their extraction systems and support their fire safety responsibilities.
The frequency of kitchen extract cleaning depends on factors such as operating hours, cooking activity and the amount of grease produced. Regular inspections and grease deposit measurements can help establish an appropriate cleaning schedule.
MyDuctwork can assess your extraction system and recommend a suitable cleaning frequency based on its condition and usage.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and food hygiene legislation, including Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, establish responsibilities relating to fire safety and hygiene in commercial kitchens.
Regular cleaning and maintenance of kitchen extraction systems can help businesses meet these responsibilities by reducing grease-related fire risks and maintaining appropriate hygiene standards.
BESA TR19 Grease is a widely recognised industry benchmark for kitchen extract cleaning. While it provides guidance on managing grease deposits, it is not legislation and is not the only way to demonstrate compliance.
Our kitchen extract cleaning service covers the extraction system from the canopy and filters through the ductwork to the fan and discharge point. We remove accumulated grease and contaminants to help maintain cleanliness, improve ventilation efficiency and reduce fire risks.
Following cleaning, we provide detailed reports, photographic evidence and Wet Film Thickness Tests (WFTT) to verify grease levels within the system.
Grease deposits within commercial kitchen extraction systems are highly flammable and can contribute to the spread of fire through ductwork.
Accumulated grease can also restrict airflow, create unpleasant odours and attract pests. Regular professional cleaning helps reduce these risks and maintain a cleaner, more hygienic kitchen environment.
Yes. We provide kitchen extract cleaning services for both individual premises and multi-site businesses. Our team can arrange cleaning programmes across multiple locations and help manage ongoing maintenance schedules, including reminders when your next clean is due.
Fire Damper Testing
A fire damper is a passive fire protection device installed within heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ductwork. It is designed to close when activated by a rise in temperature, helping prevent fire from spreading through ventilation systems and fire-resistant walls or floors.
Fire dampers play an important role in protecting buildings and their occupants by helping restrict the spread of fire. Regular testing checks that these devices operate correctly and identifies faults, damage or obstructions that could affect their performance.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, responsible persons have a duty to manage fire risks and maintain appropriate fire safety measures. Regular fire damper testing helps support these responsibilities.
Fire dampers should be inspected and tested at intervals not exceeding 12 months, with more frequent testing potentially required in environments with high levels of dust or contamination.
BS 9999 provides guidance on fire damper testing and maintenance, while the legal duty to manage fire safety risks comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Regular testing helps ensure fire dampers operate correctly and supports ongoing fire safety compliance.
MyDuctwork provides detailed fire and smoke damper testing, including location checks, visual inspections, operational drop tests, cleaning, lubrication and resetting.
We also record the condition and performance of each damper, providing photographic evidence, test results and recommendations for any necessary remedial work.
If a fire damper fails to operate correctly, we document the issue and provide recommendations for corrective action.
MyDuctwork can also carry out remedial work to address identified faults and help restore the damper's intended operation.
Surveys, Auditing & Compliance
An air hygiene survey assesses the internal cleanliness of general supply and extract ductwork systems. It helps identify accumulated dust, debris and other contaminants that may affect the condition of the ventilation system.
MyDuctwork provides detailed surveys accompanied by photographic evidence, written reports and recommendations where further action is required.
Yes. We provide independent audits of kitchen extraction systems following cleaning by another contractor.
These assessments help identify areas that may have been missed or inadequately cleaned, providing building owners and facilities managers with an independent assessment of the system's cleanliness and condition.
The documentation provided depends on the service carried out. Following kitchen extract cleaning, we provide a Post-Clean Verification Report and BESCA certificate, alongside photographic evidence and Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) results.
Fire damper testing reports include inspection results, damper locations, photographic evidence and recommendations for any necessary remedial work.
These records help demonstrate the work completed and support ongoing maintenance and compliance documentation.
Quotations & Bookings
The cost of kitchen extract cleaning depends on factors such as the size and layout of the system, accessibility and the level of cleaning required.
MyDuctwork offers free desktop quotations for kitchen extract cleaning, allowing you to obtain an initial price based on your requirements
Yes. We can arrange a site survey before your kitchen extract clean for an additional fee.
If you proceed with MyDuctwork following the survey, the full survey fee will be credited against your first cleaning invoice.
To discuss your requirements or request a quotation, contact MyDuctwork on 01323 921201, email info@myductwork.co.uk or complete our online enquiry form.
Our team can provide advice on our services and help you arrange the appropriate cleaning, testing or survey work for your premises.