Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Hythe, Hampshire
Ductwork cleaning across Hythe and nearby, booked around your opening hours and finished with a written report and photos.
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
You will have a recommended date for the next clean, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Hythe
We treat ductwork like a doctor treats arteries: diagnose where grease has built up, clear it and confirm the result. Grease readings before and after give you the evidence, alongside before and after pictures. The work covers vertical risers, bends and junctions and access panels, and common reasons people get in touch are an insurer asking for TR19 evidence and a duct nobody has opened in years.
Around a town like Hythe, extract cleaning usually means a restaurant, pub, takeaway or the kitchen of a school or care home. Each has a canopy, filters, ductwork and a fan to keep clear of grease, and each is cleaned to the same TR19® standard.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Hythe (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Fire inside a duct is out of sight and out of reach. The duct can carry it to rooms, floors or roof spaces well away from the kitchen, so cleaning the duct is as important as cleaning the hood. In a town like Hythe, a problem caught early is a planned visit, not an emergency.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why us?
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fully insured
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
Ductwork cleaning around Hythe
Hythe lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. There are about 17 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 11 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hythe, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Wherever those kitchens cook under a canopy, the horizontal runs and risers need cleaning as well as the hood. Kitchens in Hythe get their food hygiene inspections from New Forest council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Medieval Merchant's House, about 2.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses near Hythe; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St John or elsewhere in Hythe, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Waterside Primary School or anywhere near Hythe, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. If you need ductwork cleaning in Hythe, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Hythe included. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Hythe among them.
Our technicians cover all of the SO45 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
What’s near Hythe
Around Hythe, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Noadswood School, Testwood School and No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House), among other places. Hythe’s nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Mercury Marshes.
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Sites in a town like Hythe rarely need to lose trading hours, as the work fits around them.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- Post-clean readings and photos go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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How the job changes from site to site
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.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A duct that climbs several floors may be cleaned over more than one visit. Visits are planned around the building’s hours, out of hours where possible.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Hythe
Who is the fire and rescue service for Hythe?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Hythe. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Who inspects food businesses in Hythe?
Kitchens in Hythe 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.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
It takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. The survey tells us how long your duct needs.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Do you install duct access panels?
Yes, we do. The survey or clean shows where sections couldn’t be reached, and we can fit them so those sections are cleaned in future.
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.
Do we have to stop cooking while the ducts are cleaned?
The duct is cleaned out of hours, so evenings, nights and weekends are all possible. The extract and cooking equipment need to be off.
Can you clean ductwork with no access panels?
We clean everything we can reach and record what we cannot. Fitting extra access panels is the usual answer, and we can do that for you.
How we price ductwork cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the system
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.