Isle of Wight · Ductwork cleaning
Calbourne ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for Calbourne, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Ductwork cleaning in Calbourne, done properly
Each extract duct we take on in Calbourne goes through the full routine: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Readings are taken again afterwards and photos go into your report. We are often asked to deal with grease leaking from duct joints and duct runs with no cleaning record, on horizontal duct runs, access panels and vertical risers.
In a small place like Calbourne, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Calbourne (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Access panels
After cleaning, every panel is closed and sealed so the duct stays tight. A damaged panel is noted on the report.
Attenuators and discharge
At the end of the duct is the discharge. Grease can collect there and stain the area around it, so it’s cleaned as far as safe access allows.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Leave a way through to the access panels
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
Keep the certificate and report with the fire risk assessment. An insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask to see it, and the photos make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.
For landlords and multi-site operators
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. 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.
Common questions in Calbourne
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Calbourne?
Food hygiene inspections in Calbourne are carried out by Isle of Wight council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Is Calbourne within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Calbourne included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
We clean while the kitchen is closed, evenings, overnight or at weekends. The extract and cooking equipment need to be off.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
It depends on the length of the duct, the number of access panels and how much grease there is. Typically it takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
Readings, photos and, for a full clean, a TR19 certificate. The report says when the next clean is due.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
We survey the route, test the grease, then open the access panels. We clean the runs and risers section by section, then the readings are repeated.
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Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Fire dampers that do not close (they need testing and remedials)
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. In a small place like Calbourne, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- 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.
- The duct is signed off with readings, photos and a next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Calbourne
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The number of sites or systems
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring 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 you commit to anything.
Ductwork cleaning in Calbourne: the local picture
At about 3 miles from the coast, Calbourne is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Environmental health officers from Isle of Wight council inspect food businesses in Calbourne. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Calbourne sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
A hospital like Whitecroft Hospital, about 4.3 miles east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near All Saints' Church or elsewhere in Calbourne, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Swainston Manor, about 1.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses near Calbourne; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Calbourne is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in the PO30 postcode area, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover 125 places, and Calbourne is one of them. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby (16 miles or so).
All of PO30 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on Sun Hill, Elm Lane and Lynch Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Calbourne, we cover Newbridge (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (2 miles north-west), Shalcombe (2 miles west), Wellow (2 miles west) and Hulverstone (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles south-east). For island and remote sites, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Near you in Calbourne
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Sun pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (0.6 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Brighstone Down.