Hampshire · Ductwork cleaning
Upper Kingston ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for Upper Kingston and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- High readings at a recent grease test
Ductwork cleaning in Upper Kingston
We’ve been trading since 2009, working across London and the South East. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and our certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If you have duct runs with no cleaning record and smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Upper Kingston, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Upper Kingston (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Fire dampers that don’t close (they need testing and remedials)
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Upper Kingston
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
What we are called out for in Upper Kingston
Air cools as it moves away from the canopy. As it cools, the grease it carries condenses onto the duct walls, which is why ducts go on gathering grease well beyond the filters.
Look out for any of the following:
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Stale grease odours from the duct
For schools such as Ringwood Junior School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Upper Kingston run smoothly.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and photos repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Why it’s worth doing now in Upper Kingston
Grease narrows the duct and slows the air. Less air moves, so heat and smoke stay in the kitchen while the fan strains, and grease may start to leak from joints. It’s simpler to plan the work at Upper Kingston now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Upper Kingston
Who inspects food businesses in Upper Kingston?
That is New Forest council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Upper Kingston. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Upper Kingston during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Upper Kingston, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
BESA guidance sets minimum intervals by daily cooking hours: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Measured grease sets the real interval.
Do I get a certificate for ductwork cleaning?
Every clean comes with a photo report, plus a TR19 certificate when the whole system is cleaned. File them with the fire risk assessment.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
What affects the quote in Upper Kingston
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The times the site is available
- The number of sites or systems
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Need a price for ductwork cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
File the paperwork in the maintenance log. It’s the evidence an insurer or inspector may ask for, and the pictures make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
Ductwork cleaning around Upper Kingston
Food Standards Agency records include about 5 pubs and bars across Upper Kingston and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Upper Kingston is covered by 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. In Upper Kingston, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from New Forest council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Trinity Congregational Church or elsewhere in Upper Kingston, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Avon Tyrrell House, about 2.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Upper Kingston; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Upper Kingston is in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Upper Kingston or further out, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Southampton is in our area too, around 18 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: BH24. Close by, we work in Crow (1 mile east), Hightown (1 mile north-east), Bagnum (1 mile south-east), Ringwood (1 mile north) and Poulner (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Upper Kingston
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Ringwood School and The Elm Tree Inn. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Upper Kingston includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.