Laundry duct cleaning that removes the fire risk, not just the lint
For every business that runs laundry on site: hotels, care homes, hospitals, student accommodation, leisure venues, commercial laundries and the facilities managers who look after them. Lint is highly combustible and builds up in laundry extract ductwork faster than most operators realise. Our engineers clean the full run, measure and report airflow, and provide the before and after photographs and certificate you need to stay compliant and keep your insurer satisfied.
An unclean laundry extract system is a fire waiting to happen
Every wash and dry cycle sheds lint, fibres and dust into your extract ductwork. Left alone, that build-up chokes airflow, strains your machines and creates a serious fire hazard.
Fire prevention
Lint is one of the most combustible materials found in any building. Removing it from your ductwork removes the fuel a fire needs to take hold and spread.
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 dryers often share one extract run, so the branches and common duct need cleaning, not just the hose behind one machine.
Specialist laundry duct cleaning, done properly
Laundry extract duct cleaning
A thorough deep clean of your laundry extract system, removing all traces of lint, fibre and dust 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 lint extraction
- 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
Every business that runs laundry on site
If your premises run commercial washers and dryers with an extract duct, the same service applies, wherever you are in the UK. The right cleaning interval depends on how heavily the system is used. These are the intervals we recommend.
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 laundry extract 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 lint 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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