Oxfordshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning in Cray's Pond
Ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Cray's Pond. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
How the job changes from site to site
Access panels
Extra panels can be installed where there are gaps, making future cleans more complete. We will recommend where they should go.
Attenuators and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, quieten the extract, and their linings can soak up grease. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.
About our ductwork cleaning in Cray's Pond
Between the canopy and the fan runs the ductwork, hidden above ceilings and inside walls. Grease settles along every metre of it, and that is where a kitchen fire can travel. We clean it from the inside, through access panels, to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers vertical risers, bends and junctions and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork and grease leaking from duct joints.
Work in a small place like Cray's Pond starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Cray's Pond (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Flag drips from the duct right away
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report and why. We can fit access panels so those sections are cleaned next time.
The less grease gets past the canopy, the cleaner the duct stays. Clean, properly seated filters are the duct’s best protection.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- 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 give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Cray's Pond
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
When to call us in Cray's Pond
Ducts in Cray's Pond gather grease for the same reasons as ducts anywhere: daily cooking hours, the menu and the state of the filters. Under BESA guidance, the minimum interval is 3, 6 or 12 months, by daily cooking hours.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Battle Hospital (about 5.7 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether VAT is included
- How they set the interval to the next visit
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the ductwork cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Cray's Pond before we set off.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Nearby places to Cray's Pond
Also in Cray's Pond
How we price ductwork cleaning
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- How easy every part is to reach
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The site address and the type of premises
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Common questions in Cray's Pond
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Cray's Pond?
That is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Who inspects food businesses in Cray's Pond?
Food hygiene inspections in Cray's Pond are carried out by South Oxfordshire council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Will the duct clean disrupt the kitchen?
The duct is cleaned out of hours, so evenings, nights and weekends are all possible. The extract and cooking equipment need to be off.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll usually reply within one working day.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Ductwork cleaning in Cray's Pond: the local picture
Kitchens in Cray's Pond get their food hygiene inspections from South Oxfordshire council. 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. Fire safety in Cray's Pond 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as The Oratory Preparatory School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Cray's Pond (Basildon Park is about 2.2 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Cray's Pond is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We carry out ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Cray's Pond and the rest of Oxfordshire. Cray's Pond is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients. Our Reading page covers sites nearby, about 7 miles away.
Ductwork cleaning in RG8 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on Crays Pond Close, Garton End and Goring Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. You will find Cray's Pond on the B4526, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for ductwork cleaning. We also cover the places around Cray's Pond: Woodcote (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch Hill (1 mile south), Hook End (2 miles east), Checkendon (3 miles north-east) and Cane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Benson (7 miles north) and Chinnor (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Cray's Pond
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The White Lion pub, Woodcote Primary School and Langtree School. For rail, the closest station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.1 miles west. A little further out are Battle Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.