Isle of Wight · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Nettlecombe
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for commercial sites in Nettlecombe and across the Isle of Wight. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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 will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Ductwork cleaning in Nettlecombe
If the ducts in Nettlecombe haven’t been cleaned for a while, or nobody is sure when they were? Tell us about the system when you call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and a fixed price will follow, usually within one working day. If you have ductwork that has never been cleaned and proof of duct cleaning for the insurer, we can put it right, from bends and junctions, attenuators and access panels onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Nettlecombe
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. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
What we’re called out for in Nettlecombe
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Nettlecombe as anywhere. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Nettlecombe is Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children, about 4.1 miles north-east.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the figure could change on the day
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Nettlecombe and across the Isle of Wight. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe is within about 2 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. It’s Isle of Wight council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Nettlecombe. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Nettlecombe falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church or anywhere around Nettlecombe, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Rylstone Manor, about 4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses near Nettlecombe; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Nettlecombe and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Nettlecombe is one of 125 towns, villages and districts in the Isle of Wight we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 16 miles away.
Work in PO38 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Island and remote sites take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote for ductwork cleaning.
What’s near Nettlecombe
Around Nettlecombe, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The White Horse Inn. Nettlecombe’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Longshoremans Museum (2.2 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Stenbury Down.
Different parts, different methods
Access panels
Extra panels can be installed where there are gaps, so the next clean reaches more of the system. We’ll recommend where they should go.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a building with several floors, the duct may pass other tenants’ spaces. Access is planned with the building’s managers, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Diarise the next duct clean
You’ll have a recommended date for the next clean, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
Nettlecombe: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Nettlecombe?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Nettlecombe can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Does coastal air change anything about ductwork cleaning in Nettlecombe?
It can. Nettlecombe is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Is Nettlecombe in your area?
Yes. We work in Nettlecombe and across the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
It depends mostly on daily cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Nettlecombe.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.