Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Crockerhill, Hampshire
Ductwork cleaning for Crockerhill and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
Crockerhill kitchens: local notes
At about 3 miles from the coast, Crockerhill is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Food Standards Agency records include about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Crockerhill. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. The fire and rescue service for Crockerhill is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Crockerhill, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Knowle Hospital about 1 mile west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO17, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Crockerhill is one of them. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 7 miles away.
Work in PO17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Crockerhill include Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Crockerhill
The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crockerhill include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
About our ductwork cleaning in Crockerhill
Grease in a duct is hidden, which is exactly why it’s dangerous. A flare-up drawn up from the range can light it, and fire can then run along the ductwork to other parts of the building. Cleaning the duct takes that fuel away. The work covers multi-storey ducts, access panels and vertical risers, and people most often call us about grease pooling at the foot of the riser and a grease test showing the duct is overdue.
Somewhere as small as Crockerhill, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, 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
- Crockerhill (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® 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
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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What else we do in Crockerhill
What happens if it’s left?
Grease left in a duct in Crockerhill hardens over time. Heat and age turn it into a thick, stubborn crust, so the later the clean, the bigger the job. Planning a trip to Crockerhill ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- We diagnose before we treat
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Crockerhill
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Crockerhill?
The local authority for Crockerhill is Fareham council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can school kitchens in Crockerhill be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Crockerhill. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
Drips, smells and weak extraction are clues, but measuring is the reliable way to know. A WFTT or DTT reading gives a clear answer.
Do you install duct access panels?
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.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19 clean, you get a TR19 certificate and a photo report. It includes readings, pictures and any unreachable sections.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
How we price ductwork cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How easy every part is to reach
- Where the site is and how we reach it
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What the work involves, part by part
Attenuators and discharge
Near the discharge, the air has cooled the most, so it can collect more grease than expected. It’s tested and cleaned along with the rest.
Access panels
Extra panels can be installed where there are gaps, making future cleans more complete. The survey shows where they’re needed.
How the visit works
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Crockerhill.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
When to call us in Crockerhill
Many ducts do not have enough access panels. Sections between panels go uncleaned, sometimes since the system was installed, and the grease there keeps building out of sight.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- High readings at a recent grease test
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Sections of duct with no access panels
Bursars and site managers at schools such as The Henry Cort Community College tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Before you book anyone
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
- Make sure filters are seated properly
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
After the clean, the same points are tested again, giving you before and after readings. Before and after pictures sit next to the numbers.
Keep the fan on throughout service. When the air stops, grease settles in the duct, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.