Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Aldershot ductwork cleaning
For ductwork cleaning in Aldershot, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Stale grease odours from the duct
Ductwork cleaning in Aldershot, done properly
Not every duct has enough access panels. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. It’s better to know than to assume. Common call-outs are for thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct and stale grease odours from the duct, across bends and junctions, horizontal duct runs and vertical risers.
Kitchens in towns like Aldershot are often in older buildings that were never designed for them, so duct runs can be awkward, with bends, long horizontal sections and too few access panels. Sections we cannot reach are listed on the report, and access panels can be added.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Aldershot (GU11, GU12)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Aldershot
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Aldershot?
Kitchens in Aldershot are inspected by Rushmoor council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Aldershot in the summer holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 25 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Aldershot. Send us your term dates when you ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will fit the work in.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
When the kitchen is closed. Larger systems may be cleaned over several nights, with the kitchen ready to cook each morning.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
The date on the last certificate is the first thing to check. No record, or a passed date, means it’s due, and grease readings will confirm how urgent it is.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
It takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. We will confirm the time when we quote.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes, we fit access panels where the duct needs them. That lets the next clean reach sections that were missed, and the report will show where they’re needed.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Don’t switch the extract off early
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Keep your cleaning records together
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report, with the reason. You can then decide whether to have access panels fitted.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
Kitchen extracts in Aldershot
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 27 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 3 hotels and guest houses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Aldershot. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. In Aldershot, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Rushmoor council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Aldershot falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Talavera Junior School or anywhere near Aldershot, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run a café or takeaway near Aldershot station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. If you need ductwork cleaning in Aldershot, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. We work across South East England and London, including Aldershot. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Aldershot is one of them. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby, about 8 miles away.
Here we cover the GU11 and GU12 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. Ductwork cleaning is available to premises on Station Road, East Station Road and High Street and nearby roads. You will find Aldershot on the A323 and A325, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Around Aldershot
Typical jobs here are in premises near All Hallows Catholic School, Prince Consort's Library and Princes Gardens, among other places. There’s a railway station in Aldershot itself: Aldershot station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north) and Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Aldershot include Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Aldershot
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what ductwork cleaning will not do:
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Duct sections that need replacing
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
Also in Aldershot
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
How we price ductwork cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How big the system is
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Three things shape a visit in Aldershot: when you’re closed, where we can park and how we get to the system.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- Readings and photos are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Aldershot
Wherever the kitchen is, in Aldershot or elsewhere, the duct fills in the same way: hours of cooking, the type of food and how well the filters are kept. Under BESA guidance, the minimum interval is 3, 6 or 12 months, by daily cooking hours.
What we’re most often called out for:
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Aldershot, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Questions to ask before you book
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the price is fixed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them