Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Itchen Abbas, Hampshire
Ductwork cleaning for Itchen Abbas, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Itchen Abbas
Each extract duct we take on in Itchen Abbas goes through the full routine: we test the grease first, remove thick deposits by hand and degrease what’s left. Readings are taken again afterwards and photos go into your report. The work covers vertical risers, bends and junctions and access panels, and common reasons people get in touch are duct runs with no cleaning record and a rancid smell from the extract duct.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Itchen Abbas (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Itchen Abbas
Grease settles fastest where the air slows down. Long horizontal runs, bends, changes in size and the foot of a riser all collect more, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Itchen Abbas Primary School or anywhere near Itchen Abbas, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Why act early in Itchen Abbas
TR19® is not law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. The Fire Safety Order 2005 makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. It’s simpler to plan the work at Itchen Abbas now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why book with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Part by part
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Ducts in taller or shared buildings often run past other occupiers. We plan access with you and the building manager, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
Horizontal duct runs
Long horizontal runs need access panels at regular intervals. Any stretch out of reach is noted and can fit extra panels.
Nearby places to Itchen Abbas
What else we do in Itchen Abbas
Grease, kitchens and Itchen Abbas
The fire and rescue service for Itchen Abbas is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Kitchens in Itchen Abbas get their food hygiene inspections from Winchester City council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere in Itchen Abbas, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St John's Rooms And Chapel is the nearest hospital to Itchen Abbas, about 3.9 miles south-west.
Itchen Abbas is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. If you need ductwork cleaning in Itchen Abbas, please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Itchen Abbas included. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Itchen Abbas is one of them. We also work in Southampton, around 14 miles away.
Every address in SO21 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on Little Hayes Lane, Northington Road and Station Hill or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Martyr Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Stoke (1 mile east), Ovington (2 miles south-east), Easton (2 miles west) and Temple Valley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Itchen Abbas
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Plough pub and the streets around them. Itchen Abbas’s nearest station is Winchester station, roughly 4.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (3.9 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Itchen Abbas includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Common questions in Itchen Abbas
Will you come out to Itchen Abbas?
Yes. Itchen Abbas 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.
Can you come to Itchen Abbas after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Itchen Abbas can fit around your hours. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
It depends on the length of the duct, the number of access panels and how much grease there is. As a guide, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so the site can carry on as normal.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
Drips, smells and weak extraction are clues, but the only sure way is to measure. A WFTT or DTT reading gives a clear answer.
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.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Itchen Abbas
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Itchen Abbas and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- We test again, take photos and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
If you need ductwork cleaning in Itchen Abbas, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Keep your cleaning records together
After the clean, the same points are tested again, so the report shows the before and after figures. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.