Hampshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Soldridge kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Soldridge from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Soldridge
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 layer will burn, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. The work covers vertical risers, canopies and hoods and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are a kitchen taken over without any extract records and rancid smells from grease in the duct. Whether you call it kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning or kitchen duct cleaning, in Soldridge it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
What can be cleaned depends on what can be reached. Sections without access panels are recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted so they’re cleaned next time.
In a small place like Soldridge, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Soldridge (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- The scale of the work
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Soldridge
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so nobody could get to them. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Alton Community Hospital about 4.1 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before you book anyone
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether VAT is included
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- What records you will receive afterwards
Also near Soldridge
What else we do in Soldridge
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Soldridge
Environmental health officers from East Hampshire council inspect food businesses in Soldridge. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. About 50 miles out from central London, Soldridge is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of the Good Shepherd or elsewhere in Soldridge, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bentworth Hall, about 2.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses near Soldridge; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Soldridge is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU34 area, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Southampton is in our area too, around 19 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: GU34. Streets in the area include Upper Soldridge Road, Rookwood Lane and Soldridge Road, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. We also cover the places around Soldridge: Medstead (1 mile north-east), Four Marks (1 mile east), South Town (1 mile north), Hattingley (2 miles north) and New Copse (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south) and Alton (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Soldridge
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Soldridge include Red Hill.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Soldridge and across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- 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)
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date is not missed.
Book the next clean before the last one runs out. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval should be looked at again, and grease readings will show it.
Soldridge: your questions answered
Can the work in Soldridge be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Soldridge does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Soldridge?
Food hygiene inspections in Soldridge are carried out by East Hampshire council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. Without proof, a claim can be refused or reduced, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
What accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
The legal duty sits in the Fire Safety Order 2005 rather than in TR19 itself. In practice, TR19 is how kitchens show they’re managing grease, and an insurer may refuse or reduce a claim without it.
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. Somewhere as small as Soldridge, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
What the work involves, part by part
Grease filters
Between TR19 cleans, filters still need regular cleaning and we offer a filter exchange service for that. Keeping them clean helps the rest of the system stay cleaner.
Ductwork and risers
Grease builds up most where the duct turns. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.