Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Forton
Ductwork cleaning for commercial sites in Forton and across Hampshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Sections of duct with no access panels
Ductwork cleaning in Forton
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. Where a section cannot be reached, TR19 expects it to be recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted to reach it in future. An honest report beats a guess. If you’re dealing with an insurer asking for TR19 evidence and a grease test showing the duct is overdue, we can put it right, from multi-storey ducts, access panels and horizontal duct runs onwards.
For a smaller kitchen near Forton, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Common problems we fix in Forton
Grease filters that do not seal let fat straight through. The duct then takes grease that the filters should have stopped and it fills faster.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Forton is Gosport War Memorial Hospital, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Comparing quotes
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether they recommend a next date
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the figure could change on the day
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Horizontal runs carry the extract along ceilings and through voids. Grease drops out of the slowing air along them, so each section is cleaned through its access panels.
Vertical risers
A riser takes the duct up through one or more floors. Grease runs down the walls and gathers at the base, so the base is one of our test points.
Leave it or put it right?
TR19® isn’t law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the duct is part of that. Light use slows the build-up but doesn’t stop it.
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 are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Forton businesses choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Fully insured
- Photo reports with every job
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
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.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
FAQs for Forton
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Forton during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. With about 33 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Forton, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Forton?
In Forton, it’s Gosport council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
We survey the route, test the grease, then open the access panels. We clean the runs and risers section by section, and test again when we’re done.
Do we have to stop cooking while the ducts are cleaned?
Only while we are working, and we work around you. Overnight and weekend work is common, so no service is lost.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
The minimum depends on how long the kitchen cooks each day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate and 12-monthly for light use. Grease readings may show it needs doing sooner.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
Readings, photos and, for a full clean, a TR19 certificate. The report says when the next clean is due.
How long will the duct clean take?
Duct length, access and grease levels all affect it. As a guide, it takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers.
Places near Forton
Also in Forton
Ductwork cleaning in Forton: the local picture
At about 1 mile from the coast, Forton is close enough for sea air to matter. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 44 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Forton, up to about a mile and a half out. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Forton. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St John the Evangelist or elsewhere in Forton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO12, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Forton is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire we cover for ductwork cleaning.
Our technicians cover all of the PO12 and PO13 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Ductwork cleaning is available to premises on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane and nearby roads. Other places close to Forton include Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Forton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Trafalgar pub, Brune Park Community School and St Vincent College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles east. A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Forton can usually be finished without a second trip.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- 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 permits to work or site inductions
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.