Oxfordshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Bicester
For ductwork cleaning in Bicester, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Bicester
Each extract duct we take on in Bicester goes through the full routine: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Post-clean readings and pictures complete the record. If you are dealing with smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork and sections of duct with no access panels, we can help.
Around a town like Bicester, extract cleaning normally means a restaurant, pub, takeaway or the kitchen of a school or care home. Whatever the kitchen, the canopy, filters, duct and fan all collect grease, and each is cleaned to the same TR19® standard.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as 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.
- Location
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Bicester
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease clings to the walls and can run down to the base, where it can pool. Access along its height is needed to clean it properly.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Bicester Community Hospital (about within half a mile south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
Towns and villages near Bicester
Also in Bicester
Managing agents and facilities teams in Bicester
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Why act early in Bicester
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and a claim may be refused or reduced without evidence. Your certificate and photo report show the ducts were cleaned. If an inspection, an insurer’s survey or a fire risk assessment is coming up in Bicester, having the work done and recorded first helps.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- We are fully insured
- In business since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Bicester kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 10 pubs and bars and about 5 hotels and guest houses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Bicester. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Food hygiene inspections in Bicester are the job of Cherwell council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Fire safety in Bicester falls to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Brookside Primary School or anywhere near Bicester, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Edburg, or anywhere in Bicester, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX26 area, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Bicester is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for ductwork cleaning. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby (11 miles or so).
All of OX26 and OX27 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Market Square, Market End Way and London Road and nearby roads. With the A4095 and B4100 close by, Bicester is easy for our technicians to reach for ductwork cleaning. We also cover Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Bicester has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for ductwork cleaning.
Landmarks near Bicester
In Bicester, that means kitchens and buildings near Bicester Technology Studio and The Plough pub, among other places. Bicester has its own railway station: Bicester North station. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. The more we can see of the system beforehand, the smoother the visit to Bicester will be.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- A duct that’s too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- Duct sections that need replacing
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
Common questions in Bicester
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Bicester?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Bicester. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Bicester out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 10 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Bicester. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
It depends on the length of the duct, the number of access panels and how much grease there is. Typically it takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Keep to the interval on the report
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It records the date, the location and the technician.
The less grease gets past the canopy, the cleaner the duct stays. Clean, properly seated filters are the duct’s best protection.