Reading · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Caversham, Reading
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Caversham. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Sections of duct with no access panels
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Caversham
Ductwork in Caversham 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 years of grease along the duct floor and smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork, on vertical risers, access panels and bends and junctions.
For a pub, café or restaurant in a town like Caversham, losing a day’s trade to cleaning isn’t an option, so cleans are booked after closing, early in the morning or on a quiet day. The kitchen is handed back clean and ready to cook.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Caversham (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Horizontal runs carry the extract along ceilings and through voids. Grease drops out of the slowing air along them, and we clean them section by section through access panels.
Vertical risers
Cleaning a riser needs access along its height. Any part that can’t be safely reached is recorded.
Ductwork cleaning in Caversham: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 38 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels and guest houses as registered food businesses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Caversham. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Environmental health officers from Reading council inspect food businesses in Caversham. 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. Caversham is covered by Royal Berkshire 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Grace Church or anywhere around Caversham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Mapledurham House is about 3 miles west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Caversham gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. We cover 34 places across Reading, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Ductwork cleaning in RG4 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the B3345, Caversham is simple for us to get to at any hour. If your site is just outside Caversham, we cover Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Caversham is one of the larger places we cover in Reading for ductwork cleaning.
Near you in Caversham
In Caversham, that means kitchens and buildings near Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, The White Horse pub and Eldon Square and the streets around them. The closest station to Caversham is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Common problems we fix in Caversham
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom as liquid grease runs down. Access along its height is needed to clean it properly.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Sections of duct with no access panels
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as The Hill Primary School or anywhere near Caversham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
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. In Caversham, the visit is planned around your opening hours, parking and access to the system.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- 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.
- Panels are closed, readings and pictures repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
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 start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Sections that cannot be reached safely without new access (those are recorded, and panels can be fitted)
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Keeping the system healthy
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Have the grease measured if cooking hours go up
- Diarise the next duct clean
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
Keep the certificate and report with the fire risk assessment. An insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask to see it, and the photos make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. It does not stop grease forming, but it stops it building unseen.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
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, alongside our reports.
Common questions in Caversham
Which fire service covers Caversham?
Fire safety enforcement in Caversham is handled by Royal Berkshire 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.
Can you work in Caversham outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Caversham needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, if we can see what we need. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
Can you clean ductwork with no access panels?
We clean everything we can reach and record what we cannot. Fitting extra access panels is the usual answer, and we can do that for you.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.