Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning

Duct cleaning in Hardley

Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Hardley, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.

  • Duct runs with no cleaning record
  • A duct clean needed for an insurer
  • Fat dripping from the ductwork

Ductwork cleaning near Hardley

About our ductwork cleaning in Hardley

The ductwork is where an extract clean is won or lost. Without enough access panels, long stretches can go years without being touched. We open up every reachable section and record any we cannot reach, so you know exactly where you stand. The work covers multi-storey ducts, vertical risers and bends and junctions, and people most often call us about duct runs with no cleaning record and heavy grease at the base of a riser.

In a village or hamlet like Hardley, 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.

Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.

Location
Hardley (SO45)
Wider area
Hampshire
Records
TR19® certificate and photo report
Quote
A fixed quote up front
When we work
Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
Phone
0345 646 2711
Page updated
30 October 2026
Inside an extract duct: heavy deposits on the left, cleaned metal on the right

Ductwork cleaning around Hardley

Sea air reaches Hardley, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency records include about 11 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hardley. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. The fire and rescue service for Hardley is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.

Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Hardley is Royal South Hants Hospital, about 5.1 miles north. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Anne, or anywhere in Hardley, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.

Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hardley to the outskirts, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.

Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: SO45. That includes premises on Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court and nearby roads. We also cover Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).

Near you in Hardley

In Hardley, that means kitchens and buildings near Manor Church of England Infant School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Netley station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Hardley include Mercury Marshes.

Map of Hardley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Hardley

Is Hardley within the area you cover?

Yes. Hardley is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.

Which fire authority looks after Hardley?

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Hardley. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.

Do you offer emergency callouts?

Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.

What does ductwork cleaning cost?

Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.

Do you work with multi-site operators?

Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.

What shows that the ducts need a clean?

Start with the date of the last clean. If it’s overdue, or there is not one, a clean is due, and grease readings will confirm how urgent it is.

How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?

At least as often as BESA guidance sets for your cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.

Are you accredited?

Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.

What happens on the day

On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Hardley.

  1. We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
  2. We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
  3. We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
  4. Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
  5. We test again, take photos and note any part that couldn’t be reached.

How to prepare

  • Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
  • Tell us where we can park and unload
  • Clear loose items from the work area

How to get a quote

Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.

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Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Hardley

Air cools as it moves away from the canopy. Cooling air drops its grease onto the inside of the duct, which is why ducts go on gathering grease well beyond the filters.

Any of these means the system needs a check-up:

  • Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
  • Gaps where access panels were never fitted
  • Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
  • Duct runs with no cleaning record

If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Beaulieu Palace House is about 2.9 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.

What to look for in a quote

  • Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
  • Proof of insurance
  • Whether a written report and pictures are included
  • How areas they can’t reach will be recorded

Choosing a duct cleaning contractor

Multi-site and managed buildings

From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.

Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.

When something else is needed

Ductwork cleaning can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:

  • Leaking duct joints that need repair
  • An extract fan that has stopped working
  • Faulty fire dampers

Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.

What the work covers

  • Vertical risers
  • Bends and junctions
  • Multi-storey ducts
  • Horizontal duct runs
  • Attenuators
  • Access panels

What the work involves, part by part

Multi-storey and shared buildings

Long ducts in larger buildings can mean several visits. Visits are planned around the building’s hours, out of hours where possible.

Attenuators and discharge

The last section of duct before the discharge is often the coolest, which can mean heavier deposits. It’s tested and cleaned along with the rest.

Staff cleaning versus specialist work

Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.

For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.

Between visits

Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:

  • Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
  • Diarise the next duct clean
  • Flag drips from the duct straight away
  • Never cook with a filter missing

The report gives a recommended next clean date, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.

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.

BESCA Vent Hygiene EliteMember, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
CHAS · SafeContractorISO 9001 and fully insured
Certificate and photo reportWith every clean
24/7 emergency calloutEvenings, nights and weekends
Since 2009South East England and London