Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Pilley, Hampshire
For cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Pilley, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- High readings at a recent grease test
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Pilley
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and new panels can be fitted to reach it in future. It’s better to know than to assume. The work covers horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and bends and junctions, and the jobs we see most are a duct nobody has opened in years and fat dripping from the ductwork.
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. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Pilley (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Towns and villages near Pilley
What else we do in Pilley
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Run the extract fan throughout service
You will have a recommended date for the next clean, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
Part by part
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Long ducts in larger buildings can mean several visits. Visits are planned around the building’s hours, out of hours where possible.
Horizontal duct runs
The underside of a horizontal duct collects the most grease. Thick deposits are scraped out by hand before degreasing, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Pilley
Do you cover smaller places like Pilley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Does being near the coast affect ductwork cleaning in Pilley?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Pilley than inland. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
We clean while the kitchen is closed, so evenings, nights and weekends are all possible. The extract and cooking equipment need to be off.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Grease, kitchens and Pilley
The coast is only about 2 miles from Pilley. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Pilley. Wherever those kitchens cook under a canopy, the horizontal runs and risers need cleaning as well as the hood. Pilley 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Lymington New Forest Hospital about 1.1 miles south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Term dates shape school work: for a school like William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We carry out ductwork cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Pilley and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Southampton is in our area too, around 11 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: SO41. Whether your site is on Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east), Warborne (1 mile south-west), Bull Hill (1 mile east), Portmore (1 mile south-east) and Boldre (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
Near you in Pilley
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Priestlands School, The Red Lion Inn and Southlands School. The nearest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
Why act early in Pilley
Grease narrows the duct and slows the air. Less air moves, so heat and smoke stay in the kitchen while the fan strains and grease can drip from duct joints. In a place like Pilley, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
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, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We are fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
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How the visit works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, 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. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Pilley knowing what to expect.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and pictures repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
Get a fixed quote
If you need ductwork cleaning in Pilley, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Advice
What we are called out for in Pilley
Damaged or poorly fitted filters let more grease into the duct. The duct then takes grease that the filters should have stopped, and build-up speeds up.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Years of grease along the duct floor
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Beaulieu Palace House is about 4.4 miles north-east), access may need planning.
Comparing quotes
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- How they set the interval to the next visit