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Ductwork Cleaning in Cippenham
Specialist ductwork cleaning for Cippenham: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
Ductwork cleaning in Cippenham, done properly
We have been trading since 2009, working across London and the South East. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and our certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If you have grease pooling at the foot of the riser and duct runs that can’t be reached, we can put it right, from horizontal duct runs, bends and junctions and attenuators onwards.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like Cippenham gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
We have been trading since 2009, and we are 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.
- Where
- Cippenham (SL1, SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Ductwork cleaning in Cippenham: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 14 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within about 1.5 miles of central Cippenham. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Fire safety in Cippenham falls to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Slough council inspect food businesses in Cippenham. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Cippenham is Upton Hospital, about 2.1 miles east. Church and community hall kitchens, near St. Andrew's Shared Church or anywhere around Cippenham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Cippenham is about 1 mile west of Slough, in Slough. Anywhere in SL1, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Cippenham is one of 31 places in Slough we cover for commercial clients. Reading is in our area too, around 15 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of SL1 and SL2 for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Bath Road, Earls Lane and Eagle Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Cippenham, we cover Huntercombe (1 mile north-west), Lake End (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (4 miles east), Datchet (3 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north) and Wexham Court (3 miles east). Cippenham is one of the larger places we cover in Slough for ductwork cleaning.
Around Cippenham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Westgate School, Westgate School and Haymill Valley. The closest station to Cippenham is Burnham station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
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What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The number of sites or systems
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
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 give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What we do, step by step
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. A site near Cippenham typically has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
What we’re called out for in Cippenham
A vertical riser can run up several floors. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom as liquid grease runs down. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Cippenham Primary School or anywhere near Cippenham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the price is fixed
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Cippenham questions
Can a school canteen extract in Cippenham be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around Cippenham, the Food Standards Agency lists about 16 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Which environmental health team covers Cippenham?
The local authority for Cippenham is Slough council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Readings are taken by Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). BESA guidance says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns, and 500 or more anywhere needs immediate spot cleaning.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Cippenham?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How the job changes from site to site
Bends and transitions
Transitions from the canopy spigot into the duct catch a lot of grease. We clean it from the canopy side or through a nearby panel.
Access panels
Panels have to seal properly once they’re closed, so grease and air stay inside the duct. We’ll tell you if any panel needs replacing.
Why it’s worth doing now in Cippenham
Grease left in a duct in Cippenham hardens over time. Heat and age turn it into a thick, stubborn crust, so the later the clean, the bigger the job. It’s easy to lose track of when the work was last done on a quieter site.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Trading since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
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