Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Carter's Clay, Hampshire
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for Carter's Clay, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Carter's Clay
The ductwork is where an extract clean is won or lost. Without enough access panels, long stretches can go years without being touched. We open up every reachable section and record any we can’t reach, so you know exactly where you stand. We are often asked to deal with fat dripping from the ductwork and thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct, across multi-storey ducts, access panels and vertical risers.
In a small place like Carter's Clay, 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.
A written report with photos follows every visit, 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
- Carter's Clay (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Leave a way through to the access panels
File the paperwork in the maintenance log. It’s the evidence an insurer or inspector may ask for, and the pictures make the duct’s condition easy to see.
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.
How the job changes from site to site
Bends and transitions
Bends, elbows and changes of size are where grease collects most. Slowing air leaves grease behind, so these points get extra attention.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a shared building, the duct links the kitchen to other spaces, so the responsible person has more reason to keep it clean. The paperwork suits landlords and managing agents.
What ductwork cleaning cannot fix
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what ductwork cleaning will not do:
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Faulty fire dampers
- Parts of the duct with no way in
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
Leave it or put it right?
There’s no law that names TR19. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the duct is part of that. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Every job surveyed first
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Carter's Clay and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Grease, kitchens and Carter's Clay
Environmental health officers from Test Valley council inspect food businesses in Carter's Clay. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Carter's Clay is covered by 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.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Romsey Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Carter's Clay, about 4 miles south-east. For schools such as Awbridge Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Sites in Carter's Clay get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 10 miles away.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. Whether your site is on The Banks and Carter's Clay Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around Carter's Clay
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Kings Arms Public House. The closest station to Carter's Clay is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Carter's Clay
Grease settles fastest where the air slows down. Flat runs, bends, reducers and the base of risers are the usual hotspots, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Years of grease along the duct floor
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Carter's Clay (Mottisfont Abbey is about 1.9 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Questions from Carter's Clay
Is Carter's Clay within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Carter's Clay?
Carter's Clay is in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes, as part of our fits and repairs work. Panels go where they give the best access to sections that couldn’t be reached, and we’ll recommend where.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
We get into the duct through its access panels. Thick deposits are removed by hand before degreasing, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.