Hampshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Crockerhill, Hampshire
Kitchen extract cleaning in Crockerhill from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
Kitchen extract cleaning in Crockerhill
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That film is fuel, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. The work covers horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and canopies and hoods, and common reasons people get in touch are grease smells coming from the extract and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19. Canopy cleaning, extract cleaning and duct cleaning are often used to mean the same thing, but a proper TR19® clean in Crockerhill covers all of it, from the hood to the fan.
Access decides how thorough a clean can be. Sections without access panels are recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted so they’re cleaned next time.
For a kitchen in or near Crockerhill, 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.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Crockerhill (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Ductwork and risers
Vertical risers carry the air up through the building, and grease runs down their walls and pools at the base. They’re cleaned through access points along their height.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Even a kitchen that cooks only a few hours a day needs cleaning at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. Holidays make it simple to schedule.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Crockerhill
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
Any section without access is marked on the report. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the kitchen extract cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Crockerhill.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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 many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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What happens if it’s left?
An overdue clean in Crockerhill is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. The job takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends so you don’t lose a service. Waiting only adds grease and risk. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- We’re fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the quote in Crockerhill
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- The condition we find in the survey
- How big the system is
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
We do not publish a 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 get going, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Crockerhill?
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Grease smells coming from the extract
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as The Henry Cort Community College or anywhere near Crockerhill, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Crockerhill
Also in Crockerhill
Crockerhill kitchens: local notes
The coast is only about 3 miles from Crockerhill. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s data shows about 4 pubs, bars and clubs registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Crockerhill. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Fire safety in Crockerhill falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Knowle Hospital about 1 mile west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Nicholas or anywhere around Crockerhill, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Crockerhill or further out, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page, about 7 miles away.
Kitchen extract cleaning in PO17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Crockerhill
The closest station to Crockerhill is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Crockerhill includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Crockerhill: your questions answered
Which fire service covers Crockerhill?
Crockerhill is in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Is Crockerhill within the area you cover?
Yes. Crockerhill is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
Our work is to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, with certificates issued through the BESCA portal. Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
Out of hours: evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. The equipment is switched off and left to cool, and we hand the kitchen back ready for the next service.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.