Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Boarhunt, Hampshire
For ductwork cleaning in Boarhunt, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Boarhunt
No two duct runs are the same, in Boarhunt or anywhere else. Some run a short distance to an outside wall, others climb several floors to the roof. We map the route during the survey and finds every access point before we quote. The work covers access panels, attenuators and multi-storey ducts, and people most often call us about grease leaking from duct joints and thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct.
In a small place like Boarhunt, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Boarhunt (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Don’t switch the extract off early
- Keep to the interval on the report
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It shows when and where the clean was done and by whom.
Have access panels fitted where sections can’t be reached. It does not stop grease forming, but it stops it building unseen.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
The process
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Somewhere like Boarhunt, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear the space around the work
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
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Grease, kitchens and Boarhunt
The coast is only about 2 miles from Boarhunt. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The Food Standards Agency lists about 6 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Boarhunt. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Boarhunt. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in Boarhunt, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Cams Hill School or anywhere near Boarhunt, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Boarhunt gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Every address in PO17 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Boarhunt
The nearest railway station is Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
How we price ductwork cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
For ductwork cleaning in Boarhunt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
FAQs for Boarhunt
Will you come out to Boarhunt?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Boarhunt is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Boarhunt?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Boarhunt. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
Signs include grease dripping from joints, smells and a fan working harder, but measuring is the reliable way to know. Grease thickness testing shows exactly where the duct stands.
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.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
It takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. The survey tells us how long your duct needs.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Access panels
What we’re called out for in Boarhunt
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Boarhunt as anywhere. Burning grease can carry fire through the ductwork to other rooms or floors, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Knowle Hospital about 2.9 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What records you will receive afterwards
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.