Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Appleshaw
Ductwork cleaning for Appleshaw, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
Ductwork cleaning in Appleshaw, done properly
We treat ductwork like a doctor treats arteries: diagnose where grease has built up, clear it and confirm the result. Grease readings before and after give you the evidence, alongside before and after pictures. Typical jobs include gaps where access panels were never fitted and an insurer asking for TR19 evidence, on horizontal duct runs, attenuators and bends and junctions.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Appleshaw (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Why act early in Appleshaw
Under BESA guidance, the mean grease level should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans. Anywhere that reaches 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning. Leaving the duct makes those limits harder to keep to. With notice, the visit to Appleshaw can be fitted around your bookings and events.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
Why book with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Visits to a village like Appleshaw are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 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. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Related advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Appleshaw
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Places near Appleshaw
What else we do in Appleshaw
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
Ductwork cleaning around Appleshaw
Look up Appleshaw on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens across Appleshaw and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. Appleshaw sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. It’s Test Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Appleshaw. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Andover War Memorial Hospital (about 3.2 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter in the Wood or elsewhere in Appleshaw, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. For schools such as Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Sites in Appleshaw get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Appleshaw among them. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby (23 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of SP11 for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Greensey and West Park and nearby roads. Other places close to Appleshaw include Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Appleshaw
Around Appleshaw, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Walnut Tree Inn, among other places. Appleshaw’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
Appleshaw questions
Do you work overnight in Appleshaw?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Appleshaw?
In Appleshaw, it’s Test Valley council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, extra panels can be fitted. That lets the next clean reach sections that were missed, and the report will show where they’re needed.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, if we can see what we need. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
How we price ductwork cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Any permits to work or inductions
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
What the work involves, part by part
Bends and transitions
The join where the canopy meets the duct is a common hotspot. We clean it from the canopy side or through a nearby panel.
Attenuators and discharge
Near the discharge, the air has cooled the most, so it can collect more grease than expected. We include it in the clean and the readings.