Oxfordshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Childrey, Oxfordshire
For cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Childrey, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- A duct nobody has opened in years
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Flag drips from the duct right away
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Ask us about extra access panels where sections cannot be reached
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
The report gives a recommended next clean date, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Childrey
Every duct has its own route. A few metres to an outside wall, or a riser up through the building to a roof fan. The survey traces the route, so we know where to get in and how long it will take. If you’re dealing with years of grease along the duct floor and ductwork that has never been cleaned, we can put it right.
Work in a small place like Childrey starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Childrey (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Childrey run smoothly.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Clear loose items from the work area
How to get a quote
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.
Advice
Childrey questions
Do you work in villages like Childrey?
Yes. Childrey is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can a school canteen extract in Childrey be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Childrey, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Send us your term dates when you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll fit the work in.
Do I get a certificate for ductwork cleaning?
Every clean comes with a photo report, plus a TR19 certificate when the whole system is cleaned. Keep both in the maintenance log.
How do you clean inside the ductwork?
We survey the route, test the grease, then open the access panels. Each run and riser is scraped and degreased, and test again when we’re done.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes. The survey or clean shows where sections couldn’t be reached, and we can fit them so those sections are cleaned in future.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Childrey?
Grease filters that do not seal let fat straight through. The duct then takes grease that the filters should have stopped, and build-up speeds up.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- High readings at a recent grease test
For schools such as The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Before booking anyone
- Whether a survey comes first
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
What happens if it’s left?
Booking the duct clean in Childrey now keeps it a planned job. It takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points, done out of hours so the kitchen keeps cooking. If the system at a site near Childrey fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Parking and loading at the site
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The postcode and the type of business
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Childrey kitchens: local notes
Childrey, about 60 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. The fire and rescue service for Childrey is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary or anywhere around Childrey, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For ductwork cleaning in and around Childrey, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Our area covers London and the South East, Childrey included. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, Childrey among them. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. You will find streets such as High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to Childrey include West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Childrey
Around Childrey, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near King Alfred's and The Hatchet Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
How the job changes from site to site
Attenuators and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, quieten the extract, but they can hold grease in their linings. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a building with several floors, the duct may pass other tenants’ spaces. We plan access with you and the building manager, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
Nearby places to Childrey
Also in Childrey
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.