Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Exton
For cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Exton, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Exton
Duct Doctor has cleaned kitchen extract ductwork since 2009, working across London and the South East. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with each certificate issued through the BESCA portal. If you have ductwork that has never been cleaned and a grease test showing the duct is overdue, we can put it right, from attenuators, multi-storey ducts and vertical risers 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.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Exton (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Do not block access panels with shelving or stock
- Do not switch the extract off early
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 records the date, the location and the technician.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Exton
A vertical riser can run up several floors. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom as liquid grease runs down. Access along its height is needed to clean it properly.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere around Exton, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Comparing quotes
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Managing agents and facilities teams in Exton
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Exton
Will you come out to Exton?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Exton is covered. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you work overnight in Exton?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. When you ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
The duct is cleaned as part of the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance, ranging from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Readings tell you if it needs to be more often.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes, extra panels can be fitted. It means more of the duct can be cleaned next time, and the report will show where they’re needed.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Ductwork cleaning around Exton
Kitchens in Exton 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. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Exton is covered by 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.
Hinton Ampner House, about 4.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses near Exton; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. For schools such as Meonstoke Church of England Infant School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Sites in Exton get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Exton is one of them. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: SO32. Whether your site is on Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Exton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Shoe Inn. Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
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When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Duct sections that need replacing
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Exton can be planned properly.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 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. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
Advice
How the job changes from site to site
Bends and transitions
Bends, elbows and changes of size are where grease collects most. Slowing air leaves grease behind, so we clean these points carefully.
Attenuators and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, quieten the extract, and their linings can soak up grease. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.