Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Old Alresford, Hampshire
We cover Old Alresford 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 as standard.
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
Ductwork cleaning in Old Alresford
Each extract duct we take on in Old Alresford goes through the full routine: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Post-clean readings and photos complete the record. The work covers horizontal duct runs, bends and junctions and attenuators, and the jobs we see most are heavy grease at the base of a riser and a grease test showing the duct is overdue.
In a small place like Old Alresford, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Old Alresford (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
Different parts, different methods
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.
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. The air slows and drops its load, so these points get extra attention.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Old Alresford, let us know and we will plan around it.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
Questions from Old Alresford
Which environmental health team covers Old Alresford?
The local authority for Old Alresford is Winchester City council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Is Old Alresford within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Old Alresford included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Will the duct clean disrupt the kitchen?
Only while we’re working, and we work around you. Overnight and weekend work is common, so no service is lost.
How long will the duct clean take?
Allow a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. The survey tells us how long your duct needs.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
The duct is cleaned as part of the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance, from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. Grease thickness testing shows whether that’s often enough.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
We get into the duct through its access panels. Thick deposits are removed by hand before degreasing, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures, plus a TR19 certificate when the whole system is cleaned. Keep both in the maintenance log.
What affects the quote in Old Alresford
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether several sites go on one quote
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 are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
If you need ductwork cleaning in Old Alresford, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Ductwork cleaning in Old Alresford: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 16 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around Old Alresford, up to about a mile and a half out. The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. Old Alresford sits within the area of 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. In Old Alresford, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Winchester City council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Old Alresford, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Perins School or anywhere near Old Alresford, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SO24 postcode area, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. We also work in Southampton, around 16 miles away.
Ductwork cleaning in SO24 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old Alresford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Globe Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Make sure filters are seated properly
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Leave a way through to the access panels
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report, with the reason. We can fit access panels so those sections are cleaned next time.
Keep the fan on throughout service. When the air stops, grease settles in the duct, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
What we’re called out for in Old Alresford
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom, where it can pool. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- High readings at a recent grease test
- A duct nobody has opened in years
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Hinton Ampner House is about 4.1 miles south), access may need planning.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Why it’s worth doing now in Old Alresford
A partly blocked duct slows the airflow. Less air moves, so heat and smoke stay in the kitchen while the fan strains, and grease may start to leak from joints. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
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.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.