Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in East Wellow, Hampshire
Our technicians work in East Wellow on ductwork cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in East Wellow
We treat ductwork like a doctor treats arteries: find the blockages, clear them, then check the flow is right. Grease readings before and after give you the evidence, alongside before and after photos. If you’re dealing with a grease test showing the duct is overdue and heavy grease at the base of a riser, we can help, from bends and junctions, vertical risers and horizontal duct runs onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- East Wellow (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Don’t switch the extract off early
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
Every panel we open is refitted when we finish, and the area around them is cleaned down. Waste grease and water are taken away.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
When to call us in East Wellow
Grease filters that don’t seal let fat straight through. More grease reaches the ductwork than it should, and build-up speeds up.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Stale grease odours from the duct
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around East Wellow (Landford Manor is about 2.8 miles west), fitting access panels needs care.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Different parts, different methods
Access panels
Panels have to seal properly once they’re closed, so grease and air stay inside the duct. We’ll tell you if any panel needs replacing.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat runs of duct link the canopy to the riser or the outside wall. Grease drops out of the slowing air along them, and we clean them section by section through access panels.
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access, and we clear up before we go. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to East Wellow can be planned properly.
- 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.
- Panels are closed, readings and photos repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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East Wellow kitchens: local notes
Look up East Wellow on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of East Wellow. Behind every canopy among them is a run of ductwork that collects grease out of sight. East Wellow sits within the area of 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. Environmental health officers from Test Valley council inspect food businesses in East Wellow. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
A hospital like Tatchbury Mount Hospital, about 3 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Margaret or anywhere around East Wellow, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Sites in East Wellow get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 8 miles from East Wellow.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: SO51. You will find streets such as Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in East Wellow
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Embley. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
How we price ductwork cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The size of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- A few general shots of the system
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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FAQs for East Wellow
Can a school canteen extract in East Wellow be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of East Wellow, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Who is the fire and rescue service for East Wellow?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers East Wellow. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, extra panels can be fitted. That lets the next clean reach sections that were missed, and the report will show where they’re needed.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by ductwork cleaning, and we will tell you before we start. It doesn’t solve:
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Parts of the duct with no way in
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.