Ventilation and duct cleaning services across the UK.
We are ventilation cleaning specialists for commercial and industrial premises, providing ventilation and air duct shaft cleaning services for clients ranging from factories and warehouses to restaurants, retail stores, hospitality venues and commercial office buildings.
We can conduct ventilation cleaning either as a one off cleaning services or as part of a monthly, bi monthly or yearly cleaning service. We can match what is best for you and your business.
Why do ventilation shafts and air ducts need to be cleaned?
Ventilation systems and kitchen extraction systems will over time begin to build up thick layers of grease which in turn acts like glue, capturing dust particles, hair and other items light enough to enter these ventilation shafts. While these are small in their own right, over time they will build up, making the situation worse and eventually begin to clog your ventilation system. This is important because this build up can become a fire hazard and in commercial properties and food kitchens, ventilation and extractor cleaning should be carried out regularly as it is a legal requirement. A risk assessment of extraction cleaning should be carried out every 3-12 months depending on usage.
Why should you have your ventilation and extraction system cleaned?
- Maintain ventilation efficiency
- To comply with fire regulations
- To comply with insurance terms
- To maintain a safe working environment
For compliance, the proper cleaning and maintenance of ventilation systems requires documented evidence that they have been deep cleaned on a regular basis. Insurance companies often require evidence that regular cleaning of your ventilation and extractor fan systems have been carried out before paying out on any insurance claims that you may have to put forwards.
The very first step we will take with any new customer looking to arrange a scheduled ventilation duct cleaning service is to conduct a ventilation inspection service.
Our ventilation inspection covers the following:
- Dust Particulate Build Up
- Mould Spores and bacteria
- Coil Cleanliness
- Air Filter Maintenance Regime
- Air Change Rates
The ventilation systems installed in commercial kitchens, office buildings and apartment blocks are designed to efficiently supply, extract and recondition air throughout the internal spaces. Whilst most people don’t have to think about it, there is a set amount of air that a building must bring in (Building Regulations Part F). If this level of fresh air is not allowed to circulate through a work or living space, occupants can begin to feel systems ranging from lethargy and tiredness as the oxygen levels in a room decreases and carbon dioxide levels increase. Poor ventilation can be directly linked to the many symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome.
As part of our Ventilation and duct inspection services, we follow the accepted guidelines of The Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) TR/19 related to internal cleanliness of ventilation.
This guideline ensures that there is not a build up of particulates in ventilation systems which can cause ineffective ventilation and allow dirty air to be supplied to employees and customers.
Your ventilation system can be inspected at varying points though out the system to ensure that it is meeting the minimum requirements. When air filters are first fitted to a buildings ventilation system, they are designed and installed to meet the set standards. However it is a common occurrence in UK buildings that when air filters are replaced, they are replaced with cheaper incorrect filters that can lead to significant inefficiencies in filtration. Air filters should be meeting EN779:2012 standards to ensure that particulates are removed, to ensure good indoor air quality.
The correct inspections, cleaning and maintenance of your ventilation system is of paramount importance for safe air for your employees and customers whilst significantly reducing fire risks.
Quotes & Enquiries
At Balmore, we offer the expertise of four decades in difficult access works including roofing, rope access, industrial cleaning and drone inspection services. Our one stop shop approach to inspection, repair and cleaning has grown through our desire to constantly exceed our clients expectations and offer a service that is far superior to our competitors.
Please fill in the form outlining your requirements and our contract team will be able to provide you with a bespoke quotation for your inspection, repair or cleaning needs.
