Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Firgo
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Firgo. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Sections of duct with no access panels
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Firgo
In doctor’s terms, the ductwork is the system’s arteries: find the blockages, clear them, then check the flow is right. Readings taken before and after show the difference, alongside before and after photos. If you’re dealing with an insurer asking for TR19 evidence and duct runs that can’t be reached, we can put it right.
For a kitchen in or near Firgo, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Firgo (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
The process
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. For a village or hamlet like Firgo, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Readings and photos are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Common questions in Firgo
Can you come to Firgo after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Firgo can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire authority looks after Firgo?
Firgo is in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Using a Wet Film Thickness Test or Deposit Thickness Test, we check the grease at set points. BESA guidance says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns, and 500 or more anywhere needs immediate spot cleaning.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Kitchen extracts in Firgo
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Firgo. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. About 58 miles out from central London, Firgo is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
For schools such as Testbourne Community School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG28, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Firgo is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for ductwork cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 20 miles away.
All of RG28 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If your site is just outside Firgo, we cover Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Around Firgo
The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Check readings when the menu changes
Keep the certificate and report with the fire risk assessment. An insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask to see it, and the photos make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Book the next duct clean before the date passes. A change in cooking hours may change the interval under BESA guidance, and grease thickness testing will show it.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Firgo
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Firgo
Damaged or poorly fitted filters let more grease into the duct. More grease reaches the ductwork than it should and it fills faster.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Firgo, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Before booking anyone
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of insurance
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Firgo
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The number of sites or systems
- What state the system is in
- Site rules, permits and inductions
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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How the job changes from site to site
Attenuators and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to reduce noise, and their linings can soak up grease. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A duct that climbs several floors may be cleaned over more than one visit. We agree a sequence that suits the building, out of hours where possible.