Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Stanswood ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for Stanswood and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
Ductwork cleaning in Stanswood
Each extract duct we take on in Stanswood 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 pictures go into your report. Common call-outs are for grease pooling at the foot of the riser and high readings at a recent grease test, across multi-storey ducts, vertical risers and attenuators.
In a village or hamlet like Stanswood, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, 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 to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Stanswood (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price ductwork cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- The condition of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How big the system is
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Stanswood questions
Who is the fire and rescue service for Stanswood?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Stanswood. 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 sea air affect ductwork cleaning in Stanswood?
It can, as Stanswood is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
Allow anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. The survey tells us how long your duct needs.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
The date on the last certificate is the first thing to check. If it’s overdue, or there isn’t one, a clean is due, and grease readings will confirm how urgent it is.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we usually come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
When the kitchen is closed. Larger systems may be cleaned over several nights, with the kitchen ready to cook each morning.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Stanswood before we set off.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Move anything stored near the system
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
Ductwork cleaning around Stanswood
The coast is only about 1 mile from Stanswood. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around Stanswood, up to about a mile and a half out. Each kitchen that cooks under a canopy sends grease-laden air into a duct, where it cools and settles. Stanswood sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St George or elsewhere in Stanswood, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Historic houses near Stanswood, such as Osborne House about 4.8 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Coldeast (about 5.4 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Stanswood is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. If you need ductwork cleaning in Stanswood, please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Stanswood. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Stanswood among them. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page (8 miles or so).
Work in SO45 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Stanswood: Sprat's Down (1 mile north), Calshot (1 mile north-east), Hillhead (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile west) and Blackfield (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north).
Around Stanswood
The closest station to Stanswood is Hamble station, about 4.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Coldeast (5.4 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
What happens if it’s left?
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. Putting off the clean only pushes readings higher. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It records the date, the location and the technician.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. It doesn’t stop grease forming, but it stops it building unseen.
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
A long flat run can’t be cleaned from one end. Where the gaps between panels are too long, we record what couldn’t be reached and can fit extra panels.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Long ducts in larger buildings can mean several visits. We agree a sequence that suits the building, out of hours where possible.
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When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Faulty fire dampers
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels