Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Chawton, Hampshire
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Chawton, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Years of grease along the duct floor
What the work involves, part by part
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.
Horizontal duct runs
A long flat run cannot be cleaned from one end. Any stretch out of reach is noted and can fit extra panels.
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Chawton
Not sure when the ductwork was last cleaned? Tell us about the system when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and a fixed price will follow, typically within one working day. Common call-outs are for a rancid smell from the extract duct and a duct clean needed for an insurer, on attenuators, bends and junctions and horizontal duct runs.
Work in a small place like Chawton starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Chawton (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Chawton?
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom, where it can pool. Access along its height is needed to clean it properly.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Sections of duct with no access panels
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Chawton Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of insurance
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
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What we do, step by step
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the ductwork cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. For a village or hamlet like Chawton, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Post-clean readings and photos go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a 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, before work begins.
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What a clean will not put right
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Fire dampers that do not close (they need testing and remedials)
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Chawton
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
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’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
For landlords and multi-site operators
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 pictures.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
Access panels are closed and sealed back up after cleaning, and the surrounding area is left clean. Grease and dirty water are contained and removed.
Have access panels fitted where sections cannot be reached. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Chawton
Which fire service covers Chawton?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Chawton. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Who inspects food businesses in Chawton?
That is East Hampshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Chawton. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, we fit access panels where the duct needs them. It means more of the duct can be cleaned next time, and the report will show where they’re needed.
Is Chawton in your area?
Yes. We work in Chawton and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How do you clean inside the ductwork?
After a survey and grease readings, the duct is opened up through its access panels. We clean the runs and risers section by section, and test again when we are done.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Chawton?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
Ductwork cleaning around Chawton
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 19 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Chawton, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Environmental health officers from East Hampshire council inspect food businesses in Chawton. 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. Chawton is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. 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 Chawton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bentworth Hall, about 2.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Chawton; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Chawton 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. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
We cover every part of the GU34 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Chawton, we cover Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Around Chawton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Greyfriar pub and Amery Hill School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (less than half a mile north). Not far away are King's Hill.