West Berkshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in North Heath, West Berkshire
We cover North Heath for ductwork cleaning. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
Ductwork cleaning in North Heath, done properly
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and new panels can be fitted to reach it in future. It’s better to know than to assume. Typical jobs include smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork and fat dripping from the ductwork, on vertical risers, multi-storey ducts and access panels.
Somewhere as small as North Heath, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. 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.
- Location
- North Heath (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in North Heath
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across West Berkshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to North Heath and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Readings and photos are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Honest limits
Ductwork cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Faulty fire dampers
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
What ductwork cleaning looks like in North Heath
North Heath, about 53 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. Fire safety in North Heath falls to 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.
For schools such as Chieveley Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Shaw House is about 3.8 miles south), access may need planning.
North Heath is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of North Heath to the outskirts, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. North Heath is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 16 miles from North Heath.
Work in RG20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around North Heath: Chieveley (1 mile east), Downend (1 mile north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south), Leckhampstead (2 miles north-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in North Heath
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Wheatsheaf pub. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around North Heath includes Snelsmore Common.
Do you need ductwork cleaning in North Heath?
The further the air travels from the cooking, the cooler it gets. Cooling air drops its grease onto the inside of the duct, so duct runs keep collecting grease long after the canopy.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Grease leaking from duct joints
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital about 4.6 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Keep your cleaning records together
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
The report gives a recommended next clean date, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
How we price ductwork cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The size of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Questions from North Heath
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in North Heath?
North Heath is in the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Which council inspects kitchens in North Heath?
Food hygiene inspections in North Heath are carried out by West Berkshire council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes, we fit access panels where the duct needs them. That lets the next clean reach sections that were missed, and the report will show where they’re needed.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
We open each access panel and clean the section it reaches. Grease is scraped out first, then degreased, with readings taken before and after.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures, and a full TR19 clean also comes with a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. File them with the fire risk assessment.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
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.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.