Isle of Wight · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Thorncross, Isle of Wight
For ductwork cleaning in Thorncross, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Thorncross
Nobody sees duct grease building, so nobody notices it until something goes wrong. A flare-up drawn up from the range can light it, and fire can then run along the ductwork to other parts of the building. Removing it is the whole point. If you have hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs and ductwork that has never been cleaned, we can help, from multi-storey ducts, vertical risers and access panels onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Thorncross, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Thorncross (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Thorncross
The coast is only about 1 mile from Thorncross. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Thorncross is covered by 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. Food hygiene inspections in Thorncross are the job of Isle of Wight council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Whitecroft Hospital about 4.4 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Where a hall near St. Mary's Church, or anywhere in Thorncross, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. School kitchens, at schools like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out ductwork cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Thorncross and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage runs to 125 places, Thorncross among them. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby (18 miles or so).
Every address in PO30 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Thorncross include Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). If your site is somewhere remote, the visit takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Thorncross
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Countryman pub. Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Thorncross include Brighstone Down.
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Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what ductwork cleaning will not do:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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 do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections can’t be reached
- Leave a way through to the access panels
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. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
Why it’s worth doing now in Thorncross
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. It’s simpler to plan the work at Thorncross now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Why book with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
What affects the quote in Thorncross
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How big the system is
- Travel, parking and unloading
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work 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 Thorncross before we set off.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- The duct is signed off with readings, pictures and a next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for 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, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
FAQs for Thorncross
Is Thorncross within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Thorncross included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Thorncross?
In Thorncross, it’s Isle of Wight council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
When is the ductwork cleaned?
The duct is cleaned out of hours, evenings, overnight or at weekends. The extract and cooking equipment need to be off.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
How long will the duct clean take?
It takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. The survey tells us how long your duct needs.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes. The survey or clean shows where sections couldn’t be reached, and fitting them means future cleans are more complete.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
The duct is cleaned as part of the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance, ranging from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Grease thickness testing shows whether that is often enough.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.