Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Locks Heath
Ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Locks Heath. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
Ductwork cleaning in Locks Heath
No two duct runs are the same, in Locks Heath or anywhere else. Some run a short distance to an outside wall, others climb several floors to the roof. We map the route during the survey, so we know where to get in and how long it will take. If you have a duct clean needed for an insurer and smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork, we can put it right, from horizontal duct runs, access panels and vertical risers onwards.
In a smaller place like Locks Heath, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Locks Heath (SO31, PO14, PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Locks Heath: your questions answered
Is Locks Heath within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Locks Heath included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Locks Heath?
The local authority for Locks Heath is Fareham council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
We get into the duct through its access panels. Thick deposits are removed by hand before degreasing, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes, we install duct access panels. We place them where they help most, and we will recommend where.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
Drips, smells and weak extraction are clues, but measuring is the reliable way to know. Grease thickness testing shows exactly where the duct stands.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Locks Heath
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
What a clean will not put right
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- Sections that can’t be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Access panels
What happens if it’s left?
Under BESA guidance, the mean grease level should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans. Anywhere that reaches 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning. Putting off the clean only pushes readings higher. Even a site near Locks Heath that is only busy part of the week needs its system checked on a schedule.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- Photo reports with every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Different parts, different methods
Access panels
Every section of duct is cleaned through an access panel. Without them, parts of the duct cannot be reached, and TR19 expects them to be recorded.
Vertical risers
In taller buildings, a riser may pass through several floors and fire compartments, so fire dampers may be fitted where it crosses them. Damper testing is a separate service.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
Every panel we open is refitted when we finish, and the area around them is cleaned down. Waste grease and water are taken away.
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.
Kitchen extracts in Locks Heath
Sea air reaches Locks Heath, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 45 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 10 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Locks Heath. The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. Locks Heath sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
A kitchen near Swanwick station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Locks Heath is Fareham Community Hospital, about 0.6 miles north-west. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St John, or anywhere in Locks Heath, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Locks Heath gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: SO31, PO14 and PO15. You will find streets such as Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. If your site is just outside Locks Heath, we cover Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Near you in Locks Heath
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Locks Heath is Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north. A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Locks Heath
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The scale of the work
- The condition we find in the survey
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The times the site is available
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What happens on the day
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. In a smaller place like Locks Heath, parking is rarely the issue, but tell us about gates, roof access and opening hours.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and pictures repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
For ductwork cleaning in Locks Heath, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.