Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Hale, Hampshire
We cover Hale for cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- High readings at a recent grease test
Hale questions
Who inspects food businesses in Hale?
Kitchens in Hale are inspected by New Forest council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is Hale within the area you cover?
Yes, Hale is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Will the duct clean disrupt the kitchen?
The duct is cleaned out of hours, so evenings, nights and weekends are all possible. Equipment and the extract are switched off while we work.
What information do you need?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Hale
Not every duct has enough access panels. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and new panels can be fitted to reach it in future. It’s better to know than to assume. We are often asked to deal with grease leaking from duct joints and duct runs with no cleaning record, across vertical risers, multi-storey ducts and access panels.
In a village or hamlet like Hale, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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’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, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Hale (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Bends and transitions
Transitions from the canopy spigot into the duct catch a lot of grease. We clean it from the canopy side or through a nearby panel.
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.
Kitchen extracts in Hale
Environmental health officers from New Forest council inspect food businesses in Hale. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Hale is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Historic houses near Hale, such as Breamore House about 2.5 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Salisbury District Hospital about 5.8 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Hale, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Hale is in Hampshire. From the centre of Hale to the outskirts, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Hale among them. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 15 miles from Hale.
We cover every part of SP6 for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. We cover sites on Hatchet Green and Queen Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hale: Hatchet Green (1 mile north-east) and North Charford (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (11 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Hale
Typical jobs here are in premises near Woodfalls Inn and The Trafalgar School at Downton. Well-known places in the area include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
Towns and villages near Hale
Other services in Hale
When it’s something else
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Fire dampers that do not close (they need testing and remedials)
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Parts of the duct with no way in
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
The report names every part of the duct that couldn’t be reached, with the reason. You can then decide whether to have access panels fitted.
Run the extract the whole time the kitchen is cooking. When the air stops, grease settles in the duct, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
The process
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the ductwork cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Hale knowing what to expect.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Readings and pictures are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear the space around the work
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Hale
There’s no law that names TR19. The Fire Safety Order 2005 makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before we start.
What you get with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
For ductwork cleaning in Hale, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.