Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Grateley ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Grateley from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Grateley
Every duct has its own route. Some run a short distance to an outside wall, others climb several floors to the roof. We map the route during the survey and finds every access point before we quote. The work covers access panels, attenuators and horizontal duct runs, and people most often call us about an insurer asking for TR19 evidence and ductwork that has never been cleaned.
In a small place like Grateley, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Grateley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Keep to the interval on the report
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Do not block access panels with shelving or stock
Keep the certificate and report with the fire risk assessment. It’s the evidence an insurer or inspector may ask for, and the photos make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
Grease, kitchens and Grateley
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Grateley. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from Test Valley council inspect food businesses in Grateley. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Andover War Memorial Hospital about 5.4 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run a café or takeaway near Grateley station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out ductwork cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Grateley and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Grateley is one of them. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 20 miles away.
We work across the SP11 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Around Grateley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Plough Inn, among other places. Grateley’s nearest station is Grateley station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. The timing of a visit to Grateley is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- We test again, take photos and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Clear the space around the work
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
Different parts, different methods
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of a flat duct run. We scrape out the heavy layer first, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Access panels
Panels have to seal properly once they’re closed, so grease and air stay inside the duct. A damaged panel is noted on the report.
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Sections that cannot be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- A duct that’s too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Grateley
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Access panels
Other services in Grateley
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Grateley?
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.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
For schools such as Grateley Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- What paperwork you get at the end
- When the next visit should be, and why
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Grateley
Who is the fire and rescue service for Grateley?
Fire safety enforcement in Grateley is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Who inspects food businesses in Grateley?
Food hygiene inspections in Grateley are carried out by Test Valley council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
It follows the same interval as the whole extract, from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. Readings tell you if it needs to be more often.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
The date on the last certificate is the first thing to check. No record, or a passed date, means it’s due, and grease readings will confirm how urgent it is.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Grateley
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
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 not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.