Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Shawford
For ductwork cleaning in Shawford, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
What we’re called out for in Shawford
The further the air travels from the cooking, the cooler it gets. As it cools, the grease it carries condenses onto the duct walls, which is why ducts go on gathering grease well beyond the filters.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Stale grease odours from the duct
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Shawford, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price is fixed
- What insurance they carry
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether they recommend a next date
Ductwork cleaning in Shawford, done properly
Duct cleaning is the hardest part of an extract clean, and the part most often skipped. Sections with no way in can go uncleaned for years. Each section we can reach is cleaned, and any we can’t is written down, so you know exactly where you stand. Common call-outs are for sections of duct with no access panels and a duct nobody has opened in years, across access panels, attenuators and multi-storey ducts.
In a small place like Shawford, 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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Shawford (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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How we price ductwork cleaning
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The number of sites or systems
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition of the system
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Problems your staff have spotted
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Why act early in Shawford
Dealing with the ductwork in Shawford now beats dealing with it after a problem. It takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct, done out of hours so the kitchen keeps cooking. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- 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
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Grease, kitchens and Shawford
Food Standards Agency data counts about 8 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Shawford and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they cook under a canopy, grease doesn’t stop at the filters: it settles along the duct and up the riser. Fire safety in Shawford 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 in Shawford get their food hygiene inspections from Winchester City council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
School kitchens, at schools like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A kitchen near Shawford station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. For ductwork cleaning in and around Shawford, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. We work across South East England and London, including Shawford. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Shawford is one of them. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Work in SO21 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Shawford Road and Pearson Lane, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Shawford
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Bridge Inn and St. Cross Park. Shawford has its own railway station: Shawford station. Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Duct sections that need replacing
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Shawford.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
File the paperwork in the maintenance log. An insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask to see it, and the photos make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
Shawford questions
Which fire authority looks after Shawford?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Shawford. 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 work in Shawford outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Shawford needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Do you install duct access panels?
Yes, we do. We will point out where panels are needed, and we can fit them so those sections are cleaned in future.
Will I get a report after the ducts are cleaned?
A photo report, with readings and before and after pictures, plus a TR19 certificate for a full system clean. The report says when the next clean is due.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
It takes 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 much does ductwork cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before we start.
Do you cover Shawford?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Shawford included.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.