Portsmouth · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Farlington
Looking for ductwork cleaning in Farlington? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
Ductwork cleaning in Farlington
Ductwork in Farlington is cleaned the same thorough way as everywhere else we work: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Readings are taken again afterwards and photos go into your report. We are often asked to deal with duct runs with no cleaning record and years of grease along the duct floor, across bends and junctions, horizontal duct runs and attenuators.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like Farlington gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Portsmouth. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Long horizontal runs need access panels at regular intervals. Where the gaps between panels are too long, we record what couldn’t be reached and can fit extra panels.
Vertical risers
Risers often pass through floors and walls, where fire dampers may be fitted. Damper testing is a separate service.
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Make sure filters are seated properly
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
You will have a recommended date for the next clean, worked out from the grease we found and how long you cook each day, in line with BESA guidance.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
Why deal with it now?
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and a claim may be refused or reduced without evidence. Your certificate and photo report show the ducts were cleaned. Booking now means the visit to Farlington is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Photo reports with every job
- Trading since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
Common questions in Farlington
Which council inspects kitchens in Farlington?
Kitchens in Farlington are inspected by Portsmouth council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Farlington?
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 we have to stop cooking while the ducts are cleaned?
We plan the clean when you’re not cooking. Overnight and weekend work is common, so no service is lost.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
At least as often as BESA guidance sets for your cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by ductwork cleaning, and we will tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Farlington
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Ductwork cleaning in Farlington: the local picture
The coast is only about 1 mile from Farlington. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 15 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses across Farlington and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Environmental health officers from Portsmouth council inspect food businesses in Farlington. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Warblington Castle, about 2.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Farlington; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Solent Infant School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Queen Alexandra Hospital is the nearest hospital to Farlington, about 1.6 miles west.
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in PO6, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Farlington is one of 19 towns, villages and districts in Portsmouth we cover for commercial clients.
Ductwork cleaning in PO6, PO9 and PO7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. We also cover Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Farlington
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Springfield School, Springfield School and New Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. A site near Farlington usually has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.