Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Colden Common
Ductwork cleaning in Colden Common, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Stale grease odours from the duct
Part by part
Attenuators and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, quieten the extract, and their linings can soak up grease. We clean what can be reached and note anything that cannot.
Horizontal duct runs
Long horizontal runs need access panels at regular intervals. Any stretch out of reach is noted and can fit extra panels.
Ductwork cleaning in Colden Common, done properly
Not sure when the ductwork was last cleaned? Tell us about the system when you ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, and a fixed price will follow, usually within one working day. If you are dealing with thick crusts of old grease along the duct and grease leaking from duct joints, we can put it right.
Around a smaller place like Colden Common, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Colden Common (SO21, SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Colden Common.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- 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 pictures go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Common questions in Colden Common
Which fire authority looks after Colden Common?
That’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you cover smaller places like Colden Common?
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 much does ductwork cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
The minimum depends on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Measured grease sets the real interval.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
A photo report, with readings and before and after photos, plus a TR19 certificate for a full system clean. It also gives a recommended next clean date.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Nearby places to Colden Common
What else we do in Colden Common
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Colden Common
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
If you need ductwork cleaning in Colden Common, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Ductwork cleaning in Colden Common: the local picture
The FSA’s data shows about 5 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered across Colden Common and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. The fire and rescue service for Colden Common is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Colden Common get their food hygiene inspections from Winchester City council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
South Stoneham House, about 4.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Colden Common; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St John's Rooms And Chapel is the nearest hospital to Colden Common, about 4.6 miles north. For schools such as Colden Common Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SO21 postcode area, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Colden Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for ductwork cleaning. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 6 miles away.
Here we cover the SO21 and SO50 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. We cover sites on St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Around Colden Common
In Colden Common, that means kitchens and buildings near Thornden School. Colden Common’s nearest station is Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Colden Common include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Why act early in Colden Common
A fire in a greasy duct is hard to reach and hard to stop. It can travel through the ductwork to other parts of the building, so cleaning the duct is as important as cleaning the hood. A site near Colden Common that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Colden Common
- In business since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
When it’s something else
Ductwork cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- Fire dampers that don’t close (they need testing and remedials)
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It shows when and where the clean was done and by whom.
Book the next duct clean before the date passes. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval may need to shorten, and grease thickness testing will show it.