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Ductwork Cleaning in Hatch Warren
Ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Hatch Warren. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- High readings at a recent grease test
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Hatch Warren
Not sure when the ductwork was last cleaned? Tell us about the system when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll give you a fixed quote for ductwork cleaning, normally within one working day. If you are dealing with gaps where access panels were never fitted and hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs, we can put it right, from multi-storey ducts, access panels and vertical risers onwards.
For a smaller kitchen near Hatch Warren, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Hatch Warren (RG22, RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Hatch Warren, so let us know how to reach it.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, pictures and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
How to prepare
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: 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.
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How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
Horizontal runs carry the extract along ceilings and through voids. Grease drops out of the slowing air along them, and we clean them section by section through 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.
Why it’s worth doing now in Hatch Warren
Grease narrows the duct and slows the air. The fan works harder, the kitchen gets hotter and smoke lingers at the canopy and grease can drip from duct joints. When a site near Hatch Warren shuts unexpectedly, the people who rely on it notice at once.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why Hatch Warren businesses choose us
- We diagnose before we treat
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
After the clean, the same points are tested again, giving you before and after readings. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Hatch Warren
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- How big the system is
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
When to call us in Hatch Warren
Grease filters that don’t seal let fat straight through. More grease reaches the ductwork than it should, and build-up speeds up.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Church Of Christ The King or anywhere around Hatch Warren, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- If they look at the system before pricing
Hatch Warren: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Hatch Warren?
The local authority for Hatch Warren is Basingstoke and Deane council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you work in Hatch Warren outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Hatch Warren can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What happens if there aren’t enough access panels?
Sections out of reach are written down on the report, in line with TR19. We can fit new access panels so they’re cleaned next time.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What about areas you can’t get to?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
We measure it. Readings are taken by Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). A mean above 200 microns, or 500 microns at any point, means it’s due.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
It depends on the length of the duct, the number of access panels and how much grease there is. Typically it takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Hatch Warren kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars across Hatch Warren and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Food hygiene inspections in Hatch Warren are the job of Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Hatch Warren. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
For schools such as Hatch Warren Infant School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital about 3.2 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Hatch Warren is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Across the RG22 area, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (16 miles or so).
Ductwork cleaning in RG22 and RG25 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Cyprus Road, Danebury Road and Cliddesden Lane and nearby roads. We also cover Farleigh Wallop (1 mile south), Brighton Hill (1 mile north), Kempshott (1 mile north-west), South Ham (2 miles north) and Buckskin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Near you in Hatch Warren
Around Hatch Warren, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Jolly Farmer Public House, Brighton Hill Community School and Coppice Spring School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.