Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Northney, Hampshire
Our technicians work in Northney on 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 as standard.
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
Leave it or put it right?
Booking the duct clean in Northney now keeps it a planned job. It takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers, done out of hours so the kitchen keeps cooking. 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: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Northney
- Full insurance on every job
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
Ductwork cleaning in Northney, done properly
Once air leaves the canopy, it travels through ductwork that most people never see. 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. Common call-outs are for grease leaking from duct joints and a grease test showing the duct is overdue, on vertical risers, horizontal duct runs and attenuators.
Somewhere as small as Northney, 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, whatever the size of the place.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Northney (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
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.
What we do, step by step
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Somewhere as small as Northney, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
If you need ductwork cleaning in Northney, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Common questions in Northney
Can sea air affect ductwork cleaning in Northney?
It can, as Northney is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Can you work in Northney outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Northney needn’t be disturbed. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Can you quote from photos?
Usually, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. If pictures aren’t enough, we will survey first.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
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 much does ductwork cleaning cost in Northney?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Common problems we fix in Northney
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.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Havant War Memorial Hospital (about 2.1 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What insurance they carry
- What hours they’ll be on site
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Leave a way through to the access panels
- Run the extract fan throughout service
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, giving you before and after readings. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Run the extract the whole time the kitchen is cooking. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
Part by part
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. Slowing air leaves grease behind, so these points get extra attention.
Vertical risers
A riser takes the duct up through one or more floors. Grease collects on the walls and at the foot of the riser, which is one of the points we test.
Also near Northney
Also in Northney
Grease, kitchens and Northney
At about 1 mile from the coast, Northney is close enough for sea air to matter. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 9 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Northney. Where they cook under a canopy, grease doesn’t stop at the filters: it settles along the duct and up the riser. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Northney. 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.
For schools such as Warblington School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Historic houses near Northney, such as Warblington Castle about 1.1 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. From the centre of Northney to the outskirts, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Northney among them.
Work in PO11 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Northney, we cover North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Near you in Northney
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Eames Farm and The Ship Inn. For rail, the closest station is Warblington station, about 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Northney includes Hayling Billy.