Isle of Wight · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Shalfleet
One call covers ductwork cleaning in Shalfleet: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Stale grease odours from the duct
Why it’s worth doing now in Shalfleet
A fire in a greasy duct is hard to reach and hard to stop. It can travel through the ductwork to other parts of the building, so cleaning the duct is as important as cleaning the hood. Somewhere as small as Shalfleet, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Shalfleet
- Every job surveyed first
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Full insurance on every job
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Shalfleet
Each extract duct we take on in Shalfleet goes through the full routine: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Readings are taken again afterwards and photos go into your report. The work covers horizontal duct runs, attenuators and bends and junctions, and people most often call us about high readings at a recent grease test and duct runs that can’t be reached.
Work in a small place like Shalfleet starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
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, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A fire in a duct in a shared building can affect far more than one kitchen, which makes keeping it clean all the more important. Your certificate and report give building managers the record they need.
Attenuators and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to reduce noise, and their linings can soak up grease. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Shalfleet
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How big the system is
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition we find in the survey
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The site address and the type of premises
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
After the clean, the same points are tested again, giving you before and after readings. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Run the extract the whole time the kitchen is cooking. When the air stops, grease settles in the duct, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
Honest limits
Ductwork cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Faulty fire dampers
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
Shalfleet: your questions answered
Which fire authority looks after Shalfleet?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Shalfleet. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Who inspects food businesses in Shalfleet?
Kitchens in Shalfleet are inspected by Isle of Wight council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
The duct is cleaned as part of the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance, ranging from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Readings tell you if it needs to be more often.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Do you install duct access panels?
Yes, extra panels can be fitted. It means more of the duct can be cleaned next time, and the report will show where they’re needed.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19 clean, you get a TR19 certificate and a photo report. The report shows readings, pictures and any sections we couldn’t reach.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
The process
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. The timing of a visit to Shalfleet is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- Post-clean readings and photos go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
Ductwork cleaning around Shalfleet
The coast is only about 2 miles from Shalfleet. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. Kitchens in Shalfleet get their food hygiene inspections from Isle of Wight council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Shalfleet is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
For schools such as Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St. Michael the Archangel or elsewhere in Shalfleet, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Mary's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Shalfleet, about 5.2 miles east.
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For ductwork cleaning in and around Shalfleet, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Shalfleet. 125 places in the Isle of Wight are on our list, large and small. Southampton is in our area too, about 15 miles from Shalfleet.
We cover every part of the PO30 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Shalfleet include Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). For island and remote sites, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Around Shalfleet
In Shalfleet, that means kitchens and buildings near New Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.