Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Stoke, Hampshire
Specialist ductwork cleaning for Stoke: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Stoke
Not every duct has enough access panels. Where a section cannot be reached, TR19 expects it to be recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted to reach it in future. An honest report beats a guess. The work covers vertical risers, horizontal duct runs and bends and junctions, and people most often call us about fat dripping from the ductwork and a duct clean needed for an insurer.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Stoke (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Stoke
Wherever the kitchen is, in Stoke or elsewhere, the duct fills in the same way: daily cooking hours, the menu and the state of the filters. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily use.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
Term dates shape school work: for a school like St Mary Bourne Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
What ductwork cleaning cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
What happens on the day
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Stoke run smoothly.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- Readings and photos are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
Part by part
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Ducts in taller or shared buildings often run past other occupiers. Access is planned with the building’s managers, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
Vertical risers
A riser takes the duct up through one or more floors. Grease runs down the walls and gathers at the base, so the base is one of our test points.
Why act early in Stoke
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and a claim may be refused or reduced without evidence. A certificate that covers the ductwork is what they want to see. It’s simpler to plan the work at Stoke now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why Stoke businesses choose us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Each visit written up, with photos
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Stoke
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Stoke?
That’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can the work in Stoke be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Stoke can fit around your hours. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What happens if there are not enough access panels?
Every reachable section is cleaned and the rest recorded. Fitting extra access panels is the usual answer, and we can do that for you.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
It depends mostly on daily cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
A photo report, with readings and before and after photos, plus a TR19 certificate for a full system clean. It also gives a recommended next clean date.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Stoke
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Stoke. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Environmental health officers from Basingstoke and Deane council inspect food businesses in Stoke. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Andover War Memorial Hospital (about 4.6 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Stoke or further out, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Stoke is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Reading, around 23 miles away.
All of SP11 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
Near you in Stoke
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around White Hart pub. Stoke’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.