Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Burkham, Hampshire
One call covers ductwork cleaning in Burkham, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
Ductwork cleaning in Burkham
The ductwork is where an extract clean is won or lost. Sections with no way in can go uncleaned for years. Each section we can reach is cleaned, and any we can’t is written down, so you know exactly where you stand. If you have high readings at a recent grease test and sections of duct with no access panels, we can help.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Burkham (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what ductwork cleaning will not do:
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Faulty fire dampers
- An extract fan that has stopped working
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
What happens if it’s left?
A partly blocked duct slows the airflow. Less air moves, so heat and smoke stay in the kitchen while the fan strains, and grease may start to leak from joints. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- Fully insured
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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. That is our job.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Burkham
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
- The size of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
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’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Burkham
A vertical riser can run up several floors. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom as liquid grease runs down. Access along its height is needed to clean it properly.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Burkham (Hall Place is about 1.9 miles south), fitting access panels needs care.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What paperwork you get at the end
Burkham questions
Who is the fire and rescue service for Burkham?
That is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you work in villages like Burkham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
The duct is cleaned as part of the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance, ranging from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Grease thickness testing shows whether that is often enough.
What if part of the duct cannot be reached?
Ductwork needs access to be cleaned. Those parts are listed, and we can install panels so they’re reached next time.
Other services in Burkham
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Ductwork cleaning in Burkham: the local picture
We cover Burkham, about 47 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Burkham. 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 catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Alton Community Hospital about 4.4 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We provide ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Burkham and the rest of Hampshire. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Reading is in our area too, about 19 miles from Burkham.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Burkham
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
How the visit works
Your staff do not need to do much 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. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Burkham, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- Readings, pictures and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.