Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Foxcotte ductwork cleaning
Specialist ductwork cleaning for Foxcotte: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Stale grease odours from the duct
Ductwork cleaning in Foxcotte, done properly
Duct Doctor has cleaned kitchen extract ductwork since 2009, working across London and the South East. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, our duct cleaning is done to BESA TR19® Grease, with each certificate issued through the BESCA portal. Typical jobs include heavy grease at the base of a riser and ductwork that has never been cleaned, on vertical risers, attenuators and horizontal duct runs.
For a kitchen in or near Foxcotte, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We’re 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, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Foxcotte (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
The report gives a recommended next clean date, worked out from the grease we found and how long you cook each day, in line with BESA guidance.
Keep to the cleaning interval on the report. A change in cooking hours may change the interval under BESA guidance, and grease thickness testing will show it.
Ductwork cleaning in Foxcotte: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records include about 8 bars, pubs and nightclubs in Foxcotte and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. The fire and rescue service for Foxcotte is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Food hygiene inspections in Foxcotte are the job of Test Valley council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Thomas, or anywhere in Foxcotte, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Harrow Way Community School or anywhere near Foxcotte, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Foxcotte gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Foxcotte is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page (22 miles or so).
We cover every part of the SP10 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Other places close to Foxcotte include Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
What’s near Foxcotte
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Portway Infant School and White Hart Public House and the streets around them. Foxcotte’s nearest station is Andover station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Foxcotte include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Places near Foxcotte
Also in Foxcotte
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Foxcotte?
Slow air leaves the most grease behind. 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.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Andover War Memorial Hospital about 0.9 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether VAT is included
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Foxcotte knowing what to expect.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- Readings and photos are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Related advice
Why act early in Foxcotte
Insurers know the risk of a greasy duct. 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. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why Foxcotte businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with photos
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
The underside of a horizontal duct collects the most grease. We scrape out the heavy layer first, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Access panels
We can fit new access panels where the duct needs them, so the next clean reaches more of the system. The survey shows where they’re needed.
Foxcotte questions
Can school kitchens in Foxcotte be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 5 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Foxcotte. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Do you work at weekends in Foxcotte?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Foxcotte can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
At least as often as BESA guidance sets for your cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not typically. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so the site can carry on as normal.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
What ductwork cleaning cannot fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Foxcotte
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions