Oxfordshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Appleton
For cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Appleton, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
About our ductwork cleaning in Appleton
Ductwork in Appleton is cleaned the same thorough way as everywhere else we work: we test the grease first, remove thick deposits by hand and degrease what’s left. Readings are taken again afterwards and pictures go into your report. Typical jobs include heavy grease at the base of a riser and fat dripping from the ductwork, across horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and access panels.
In a village or hamlet like Appleton, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Appleton (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It shows when and where the clean was done and by whom.
Keep to the cleaning interval on the report. A change in cooking hours may change the interval under BESA guidance, and grease thickness testing will show it.
What a clean won’t put right
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Faulty fire dampers
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
What we’re called out for in Appleton
Grease in a duct running from a kitchen in Appleton is as much a fire risk as in any building. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- High readings at a recent grease test
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Appleton Manor is about 0.1 miles east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
What your quote should include
- Proof of insurance
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How VAT is shown on the quote
How the job changes from site to site
Bends and transitions
A bend can hold far more grease than a straight run of the same length. It’s scraped out and degreased, and readings are taken there before and after.
Attenuators and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to reduce noise, but they can hold grease in their linings. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.
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What affects the quote in Appleton
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
The process
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Somewhere as small as Appleton, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- Readings, pictures and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
For ductwork cleaning in Appleton, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Related advice
FAQs for Appleton
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Appleton?
Food hygiene inspections in Appleton are carried out by Vale of White Horse council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Appleton?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Appleton. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
How long will the duct clean take?
It takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Appleton
Fire safety in Appleton falls to Oxfordshire 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. Environmental health officers from Vale of White Horse council inspect food businesses in Appleton. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
School kitchens, at schools like Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Abingdon Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Appleton, about 3.8 miles south-east.
Appleton is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Appleton get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Appleton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page (6 miles or so).
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. Whether your site is on Whites Forge, Town Furlong and Badswell Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Northmoor (2 miles north-west), Henwood (2 miles east), Cumnor (2 miles north-east), Wootton (2 miles east) and Chawley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Appleton
Around Appleton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Plough Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find FitzHarris Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Appleton include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.