Oxfordshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
Ductwork cleaning for Farnborough, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Years of grease along the duct floor
How we price ductwork cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Parking and loading at the site
- How easy every part is to reach
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Problems your staff have spotted
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Ductwork cleaning in Farnborough
Between the canopy and the fan runs the ductwork, hidden above ceilings and inside walls. Every horizontal run and vertical riser collects grease along the way and a fire in the duct can spread through the building. Our ductwork cleaning reaches inside the runs and risers through access panels, to BESA TR19® Grease. If you have proof of duct cleaning for the insurer and duct runs with no cleaning record, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Farnborough, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Faulty fire dampers
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Farnborough
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Farnborough?
The further the air travels from the cooking, the cooler it gets. As it cools, the grease it carries condenses onto the duct walls, so duct runs keep collecting grease long after the canopy.
Look out for any of the following:
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
Where a hall near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Farnborough, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether a survey comes first
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
FAQs for Farnborough
Do you work overnight in Farnborough?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Farnborough needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Farnborough?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Farnborough. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
It depends on the length of the duct, the number of access panels and how much grease there is. As a guide, it takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access.
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Farnborough
Food hygiene inspections in Farnborough are the job of West Berkshire council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Farnborough falls to Oxfordshire 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.
In and around Farnborough, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we cannot reach goes on the report.
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Farnborough gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page, about 16 miles away.
Ductwork cleaning in OX12 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Farnborough: Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Farnborough
Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Flag drips from the duct right away
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Run the extract fan throughout service
Access panels are closed and sealed back up after cleaning, and the surrounding area is left clean. Grease and dirty water are contained and removed.
Keep the fan on throughout service. When the air stops, grease settles in the duct, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Farnborough run smoothly.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
Different parts, different methods
Attenuators and discharge
The discharge is where the duct ends and air leaves the building. It can gather grease and mark the wall or roof around it, so it’s cleaned as far as safe access allows.
Access panels
After cleaning, every panel is closed and sealed, so grease and air stay inside the duct. We will tell you if any panel needs replacing.