Oxfordshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Cholsey, Oxfordshire
Ductwork cleaning for Cholsey, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Cholsey
Each extract duct we take on in Cholsey goes through the full routine: we test the grease first, remove thick deposits by hand and degrease what’s left. Post-clean readings and pictures complete the record. The work covers vertical risers, access panels and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are duct runs with no cleaning record and hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs.
Around a smaller place like Cholsey, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Cholsey (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what ductwork cleaning will not do:
- Fire dampers that don’t close (they need testing and remedials)
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Cholsey
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
Other services in Cholsey
Cholsey kitchens: local notes
Cholsey is covered by 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. At about 46 miles from central London, Cholsey sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
Commuter trade near Cholsey station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Cholsey, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX10 area, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, Cholsey among them. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (11 miles or so).
Ductwork cleaning in OX10 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
What’s near Cholsey
In Cholsey, that means kitchens and buildings near Wallingford School, Cranford House School and Morning Star pub and the streets around them. Cholsey has its own railway station: Cholsey station. Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cholsey include Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of a flat duct run. We scrape out the heavy layer first, then the walls and roof are cleaned too.
Access panels
Panels have to seal properly once they’re closed, so grease and air stay inside the duct. A damaged panel is noted on the report.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Cholsey can usually be finished without a second trip.
- 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, 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
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
How we price ductwork cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How easy every part is to reach
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
For ductwork cleaning in Cholsey, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside 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 can diagnose it and quote.
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Cholsey?
A duct with too few access doors cannot be fully cleaned. Sections between panels go uncleaned, sometimes since the system was installed, and grease there keeps thickening unseen.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Fat dripping from the ductwork
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
Brightwell Manor, about 2.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses near Cholsey; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Common questions in Cholsey
Can school kitchens in Cholsey be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 4 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Cholsey. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Cholsey?
Kitchens in Cholsey are inspected by South Oxfordshire council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How long will the duct clean take?
A short duct can be cleaned in a few hours, but long or complex ducts may take several visits. We plan the work around your kitchen.
Do you install duct access panels?
Yes, we do. The survey or clean shows where sections couldn’t be reached, and we can fit them so those sections are cleaned in future.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before any work starts.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.