Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Sleaford, Hampshire
Ductwork cleaning for Sleaford and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- High readings at a recent grease test
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Sleaford
Duct cleaning is the hardest part of an extract clean, and the part most often skipped. Without enough access panels, long stretches can go years without being touched. We open up every reachable section and record any we cannot reach, so you know exactly where you stand. The work covers access panels, vertical risers and attenuators, and the jobs we see most are ductwork that has never been cleaned and a grease test showing the duct is overdue.
For a kitchen in or near Sleaford, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, 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.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Sleaford (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Sleaford questions
Is Sleaford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Sleaford?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Sleaford. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
Will the duct clean disrupt the kitchen?
We plan the clean when you’re not cooking. Overnight and weekend work is common, so no service is lost.
How long does ductwork cleaning take?
A short duct can be cleaned in a few hours, but long or complex ducts may take several visits. Visits are planned out of hours.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Run the extract fan throughout service
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It records the date, the location and the technician.
The less grease gets past the canopy, the cleaner the duct stays. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
What else we do in Sleaford
Why it’s worth doing now in Sleaford
Under BESA guidance, the mean grease level should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans. Anywhere that reaches 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning. Leaving the duct makes those limits harder to keep to. It’s simpler to plan the work at Sleaford now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Sleaford
- We diagnose before we treat
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- What state the system is in
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- A few general shots of the system
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
The process
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Somewhere like Sleaford, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- 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.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- We test again, take photos and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
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Ductwork cleaning in Sleaford: the local picture
Look up Sleaford on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Sleaford. Wherever those kitchens cook under a canopy, the horizontal runs and risers need cleaning as well as the hood. In Sleaford, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from East Hampshire council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Sleaford is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Sleaford is Chase Community Hospital, about 2.1 miles south. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Mill Chase Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. For ductwork cleaning in and around Sleaford, please call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Sleaford included. Sleaford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Guildford, roughly 14 miles from Sleaford.
All of GU35 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Sleaford
Around Sleaford, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The New Inn. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Deadwater Valley.
What we’re called out for in Sleaford
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease clings to the walls and can run down to the base as liquid grease runs down. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
Where a hall near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Sleaford, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What your quote should include
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether a survey comes first