Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in North Boarhunt, Hampshire
Ductwork cleaning for North Boarhunt, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
How we handle ductwork cleaning in North Boarhunt
Duct Doctor has cleaned kitchen extract ductwork since 2009, working across London and the South East. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, our duct cleaning is done to BESA TR19® Grease, with each certificate issued through the BESCA portal. The work covers attenuators, multi-storey ducts and vertical risers, and common reasons people get in touch are ductwork that has never been cleaned and sections of duct with no access panels.
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.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- North Boarhunt (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need ductwork cleaning in North Boarhunt?
Wherever the kitchen is, in North Boarhunt or elsewhere, the duct fills in the same way: daily cooking hours, the menu and the state of the filters. Under BESA guidance, the minimum interval is 3, 6 or 12 months, by daily cooking hours.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- A duct nobody has opened in years
Where a hall near Church of the Holy Trinity, or anywhere in North Boarhunt, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Why deal with it now?
Booking the duct clean in North Boarhunt now keeps it a planned job. The work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access, done out of hours so the kitchen keeps cooking. If the system at a site near North Boarhunt fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why North Boarhunt businesses choose us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We diagnose before we treat
Ductwork cleaning around North Boarhunt
Kitchens in North Boarhunt get their food hygiene inspections from Winchester City council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in North Boarhunt 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.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Knowle Hospital is the nearest hospital to North Boarhunt, about 2.8 miles west. School kitchens, at schools like Newtown Soberton Infant School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
North Boarhunt is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in North Boarhunt and the rest of Hampshire. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby (7 miles or so).
All of PO17 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Trampers Lane and Bere Farm Lane, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. We also cover Hundred Acres (1 mile north-west), Wickham Common (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles south), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west) and Southwick (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Around North Boarhunt
North Boarhunt’s nearest station is Portchester station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit 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 North Boarhunt.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- Readings and photos are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know about parking and loading
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Different parts, different methods
Attenuators and discharge
The discharge is where the duct ends and air leaves the building. Grease can collect there and stain the area around it, so it’s cleaned as far as safe access allows.
Access panels
We can fit new access panels where the duct needs them, so the next clean reaches more of the system. The survey shows where they’re needed.
Common questions in North Boarhunt
Who is the fire and rescue service for North Boarhunt?
That’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you get to a site in North Boarhunt?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and North Boarhunt is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, extra panels can be fitted. That lets the next clean reach sections that were missed, and the report will show where they’re needed.
How is kitchen extract ductwork cleaned?
Each section is cleaned through its own panel. Grease is scraped out first, then degreased, with readings taken before and after.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
When it’s something else
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Faulty fire dampers
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- An extract fan that has stopped working
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels