Southampton · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Chilworth, Southampton
For cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Chilworth, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- High readings at a recent grease test
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Chilworth
Ductwork in Chilworth is cleaned the same thorough way as everywhere else we work: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Post-clean readings and pictures complete the record. If you have proof of duct cleaning for the insurer and smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Chilworth, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures 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
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Chilworth?
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.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
School kitchens, at schools like Cantell School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- If they look at the system before pricing
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Places near Chilworth
Also in Chilworth
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what ductwork cleaning will not do:
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
- Duct sections that need replacing
- Parts of the duct with no way in
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
Kitchen extracts in Chilworth
Look up Chilworth on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 28 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 12 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Chilworth. Where they cook under a canopy, grease does not stop at the filters: it settles along the duct and up the riser. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Chilworth. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Food hygiene inspections in Chilworth are the job of Test Valley council’s environmental health team. 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.
South Stoneham House, about 2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Chilworth; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. A hospital like Princess Anne Hospital, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Whether your site is in the middle of Chilworth or further out, we cover ductwork cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Chilworth is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover for ductwork cleaning.
Ductwork cleaning in SO16 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Ductwork cleaning is available to premises on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Chilworth, we cover Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
Around Chilworth
Around Chilworth, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and Lakeside Country Park. The nearest railway station is Swaythling station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Chilworth include Flexford Nature Reserve.
Leave it or put it right?
Grease left in a duct in Chilworth hardens over time. It bakes into a hard layer that takes far longer to remove, so the later the clean, the bigger the job. In a place like Chilworth, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with photos after each visit
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
FAQs for Chilworth
Do you work in villages like Chilworth?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Chilworth is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you work in Chilworth outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Chilworth keeps running as normal. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes, we do. We will point out where panels are needed, and we can fit them so those sections are cleaned in future.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
At least as often as BESA guidance sets for your cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
Allow a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. The survey tells us how long your duct needs.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
How we price ductwork cleaning
You will get a fixed price before any work starts. It’s based on:
- The size of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
- What state the system is in
- The number of sites or systems
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. Somewhere like Chilworth, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.