Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in South Down
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in South Down, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
Ductwork cleaning in South Down, done properly
Each extract duct we take on in South Down goes through the full routine: we test the grease first, remove thick deposits by hand and degrease what’s left. Readings are taken again afterwards and photos go into your report. The work covers vertical risers, bends and junctions and attenuators, and common reasons people get in touch are smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork and gaps where access panels were never fitted.
Somewhere as small as South Down, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- South Down (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in South Down
Wherever the kitchen is, in South Down or elsewhere, the duct fills in the same way: hours of cooking, the type of food and how well the filters are kept. Under BESA guidance, the minimum interval is 3, 6 or 12 months, by daily cooking hours.
What we are most often called out for:
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Royal Hampshire County Hospital (about 3.2 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a written report and photos are included
How the visit works
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 a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to South Down.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- Readings and photos are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Places near South Down
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How the job changes from site to site
Access panels
We can fit new access panels where the duct needs them, making future cleans more complete. We’ll recommend where they should go.
Vertical risers
In taller buildings, a riser may pass through several floors and fire compartments, where fire dampers may be fitted. We test those as a separate job.
Ductwork cleaning around South Down
There are about 8 restaurants, cafés and canteens across South Down and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen that cooks under a canopy sends grease-laden air into a duct, where it cools and settles. It’s Winchester City council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in South Down. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. South Down is covered by 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 cook for passing trade around Shawford station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. School kitchens, at schools like Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. For ductwork cleaning in and around South Down, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Our area covers London and the South East, including South Down. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and South Down is one of them. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 7 miles from South Down.
All of SO21 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Around South Down
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Bridge Inn and Thornden School, among other places. South Down’s nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around South Down includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
Why it’s worth doing now in South Down
Booking the duct clean in South Down now keeps it a planned job. It takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. Somewhere as small as South Down, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Full insurance on every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
What a clean will not put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Faulty fire dampers
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
For landlords and multi-site operators
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in South Down and across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
FAQs for South Down
Do you work at weekends in South Down?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in South Down can fit around your hours. When you call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Which environmental health team covers South Down?
In South Down, it’s Winchester City council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Can you clean ductwork with no access panels?
We clean everything we can reach and record what we cannot. Extra panels can be installed, and we can do that for you.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.