West Berkshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Ashmore Green, West Berkshire
Ductwork cleaning for Ashmore Green, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
Ductwork cleaning in Ashmore Green, done properly
Nobody sees duct grease building, so nobody notices it until something goes wrong. A flare-up drawn up from the range can light it, carrying a fire along the duct and into rooms far from the kitchen. Cleaning the duct takes that fuel away. We are often asked to deal with grease pooling at the foot of the riser and stale grease odours from the duct, on vertical risers, multi-storey ducts and bends and junctions.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, 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, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Grease, kitchens and Ashmore Green
The Food Standards Agency lists about 4 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Ashmore Green. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Ashmore Green. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Food hygiene inspections in Ashmore Green are the job of West Berkshire council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital about 1.4 miles south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St. Mark's Church or elsewhere in Ashmore Green, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Across the RG18 area, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Ashmore Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (13 miles or so).
All of RG18 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Ashmore Green: Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ashmore Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Kennet School, among other places. Ashmore Green’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
Nearby places to Ashmore Green
What else we do in Ashmore Green
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Risers are cleaned through panels at different levels. Any part that cannot be safely reached is recorded.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
Long ducts in larger buildings can mean several visits. We agree a sequence that suits the building, out of hours where possible.
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Ashmore Green?
Grease settles fastest where the air slows down. Flat runs, bends, reducers and the base of risers are the usual hotspots, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Look out for any of the following:
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Shaw House is about 2 miles west), access may need planning.
Before you book anyone
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
How the visit works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Ashmore Green, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- Diagnosis: a survey of the duct’s route, size and access.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, photos and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
TR19® isn’t law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. The Fire Safety Order 2005 makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why Ashmore Green businesses choose us
- Photo reports with every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Common questions in Ashmore Green
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Ashmore Green?
Kitchens in Ashmore Green are inspected by West Berkshire council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Do you work in villages like Ashmore Green?
Yes. Ashmore Green 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.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
How do you clean inside the ductwork?
We open each access panel and clean the section it reaches. Grease is scraped out first, then degreased, with readings taken before and after.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
Readings, photos and, for a full clean, a TR19 certificate. The report says when the next clean is due.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
You will have a recommended date for the next clean, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.