Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Fareham
Our technicians work in Fareham on ductwork cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- A duct nobody has opened in years
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
In taller buildings, a riser may pass through several floors and fire compartments, where fire dampers may be fitted. We test those as a separate job.
Bends and transitions
A bend can hold far more grease than a straight run of the same length. We clean it back by hand and with degreaser, and test it before and after.
Ductwork cleaning in Fareham, done properly
Every duct has its own route. Some run a short distance to an outside wall, others climb several floors to the roof. We map the route during the survey and finds every access point before we quote. We are often asked to deal with years of grease along the duct floor and grease leaking from duct joints, across vertical risers, bends and junctions and access panels.
Most kitchens in a town like Fareham can’t close for a day, so the work is done after service, overnight or on a closed day. By the next service, the kitchen is ready to cook in again.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Fareham
Grease settles fastest where the air slows down. Long horizontal runs, bends, changes in size and the foot of a riser all collect more, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Knowle Hospital about 2 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Proof of insurance
The process
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the ductwork cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. A few photos of the system and its access points help us plan a visit in Fareham.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: 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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What affects the quote in Fareham
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Problems your staff have spotted
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Fareham
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
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Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
The report gives a recommended next clean date, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Clean, properly seated filters are the duct’s best protection.
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Fareham
The coast is only about 2 miles from Fareham. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 26 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels and B&Bs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Fareham. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Environmental health officers from Fareham council inspect food businesses in Fareham. 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.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St John The Evangelist or elsewhere in Fareham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. For schools such as St Jude's Catholic Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Across the PO16 area, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Fareham among them. Portsmouth is in our area too, around 6 miles away.
All of PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. With the A27 and A32 close by, Fareham is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. We also cover the places around Fareham: Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Fareham is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire for ductwork cleaning.
Landmarks near Fareham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Wykeham House School, The Lord Arthur Lee pub and Fareham Academy, among other places. Fareham has its own railway station: Fareham station. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Open spaces near Fareham include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- Faulty fire dampers
- An extract fan that has stopped working
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Fareham
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Fareham?
That’s Fareham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Fareham. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Fareham?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Fareham. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
We clean while the kitchen is closed, so evenings, nights and weekends are all possible. The extract and cooking equipment need to be off.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.