Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Michelmersh, Hampshire
We cover Michelmersh for cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
About our ductwork cleaning in Michelmersh
In doctor’s terms, the ductwork is the system’s arteries: diagnose where grease has built up, clear it and confirm the result. Readings taken before and after show the difference, alongside before and after photos. We’re often asked to deal with duct runs that can’t be reached and a grease test showing the duct is overdue, across horizontal duct runs, bends and junctions and vertical risers.
Somewhere as small as Michelmersh, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Michelmersh (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Michelmersh
The further the air travels from the cooking, the cooler it gets. As it cools, the grease it carries condenses onto the duct walls, which is why ducts go on gathering grease well beyond the filters.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Mottisfont Abbey is about 1.2 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get at the end
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Michelmersh.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- 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.
- Readings and pictures are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
Flat runs of duct link the canopy to the riser or the outside wall. They collect grease as the air cools and slows, and we clean them section by section through access panels.
Attenuators and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, quieten the extract, and their linings can soak up grease. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.
Michelmersh kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Michelmersh and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Where they cook under a canopy, grease doesn’t stop at the filters: it settles along the duct and up the riser. Michelmersh is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Michelmersh get their food hygiene inspections from Test Valley council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Michelmersh, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Michelmersh is Romsey Community Hospital, about 3.1 miles south-east.
Michelmersh is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. If you need ductwork cleaning in Michelmersh, please call 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Michelmersh. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. We also work in Southampton, around 9 miles away.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. That includes premises on Yew Tree Lane, Staff Road and Haccups Lane and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Michelmersh, we cover Timsbury (1 mile south), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Mottisfont (1 mile west) and Dunbridge (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Michelmersh
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Malthouse Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (3 miles south) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Michelmersh includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Leave it or put it right?
Booking the duct clean in Michelmersh now keeps it a planned job. It takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- Duct sections that need replacing
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
Towns and villages near Michelmersh
Also in Michelmersh
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Michelmersh
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition we find in the survey
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any previous report or certificate
If you need ductwork cleaning in Michelmersh, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Michelmersh: your questions answered
Which fire service covers Michelmersh?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Michelmersh. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Michelmersh?
Kitchens in Michelmersh are inspected by Test Valley council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before any work starts.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Is Michelmersh in your area?
Yes. We work in Michelmersh and the rest of Hampshire, within our South East and London area. To book, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
Allow a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. The survey tells us how long your duct needs.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.