Isle of Wight · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Nettlestone
Professional ductwork cleaning in and around Nettlestone, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Nettlestone
Between the canopy and the fan runs the ductwork, hidden above ceilings and inside walls. Grease settles along every metre of it, and that is where a kitchen fire can travel. We clean it from the inside, through access panels, to BESA TR19® Grease. If you are dealing with fat dripping from the ductwork and sections of duct with no access panels, we can help, from vertical risers, attenuators and multi-storey ducts onwards.
In a small place like Nettlestone, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
Access panels are closed and sealed back up after cleaning, and the surrounding area is left clean. Waste grease and water are taken away.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
Common problems we fix in Nettlestone
A duct with too few access doors can’t be fully cleaned. Sections between panels go uncleaned, sometimes since the system was installed, and the grease there keeps building out of sight.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Gosport War Memorial Hospital is the nearest hospital to Nettlestone, about 5.8 miles north.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- What insurance they carry
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Nettlestone.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Post-clean readings and photos go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- 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
If you need ductwork cleaning in Nettlestone, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
How we price ductwork cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- What state the system is in
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The site address and the type of premises
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Ductwork cleaning in Nettlestone: the local picture
At about 1 mile from the coast, Nettlestone is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The Food Standards Agency lists about 7 pubs and bars and about 5 hotels and B&Bs as registered food businesses within about 1.5 miles of central Nettlestone. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Fire safety in Nettlestone falls to 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.
For schools such as Nettlestone Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St. Helen's Church or elsewhere in Nettlestone, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Every kind of commercial site in Nettlestone, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Nettlestone is one of 125 towns, villages and districts in the Isle of Wight we cover for ductwork cleaning. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 7 miles away.
Ductwork cleaning in PO34 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. You will find Nettlestone on the B3340, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. We also cover the places around Nettlestone: Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Island and remote sites take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote for ductwork cleaning.
Landmarks near Nettlestone
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Vine Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Nettlestone is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of a flat duct run. We scrape out the heavy layer first, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Vertical risers
In taller buildings, a riser may pass through several floors and fire compartments, where fire dampers may be fitted. Damper testing is a separate service.
Nettlestone: your questions answered
Does the sea air around Nettlestone make a difference to ductwork cleaning?
It can. Salt air reaches Nettlestone, which is within about 1 mile of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
Who inspects food businesses in Nettlestone?
That is Isle of Wight council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Nettlestone. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do you install duct access panels?
Yes, as part of our fits and repairs work. Panels go where they give the best access to sections that couldn’t be reached, and we’ll recommend where.
Do you work in Nettlestone?
Yes. Nettlestone is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
We clean while the kitchen is closed, evenings, overnight or at weekends. The extract and cooking equipment need to be off.
What happens if it’s left?
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many require cleaning to TR19, and they can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. Your certificate and photo report show the ducts were cleaned. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why Nettlestone businesses choose us
- We’re fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.