Oxfordshire · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Shenington, Oxfordshire
For ductwork cleaning in Shenington, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
The process
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Shenington, let us know and we will plan around it.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Readings and pictures are repeated and any section we couldn’t reach is recorded.
How to prepare
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
About our ductwork cleaning in Shenington
Once air leaves the canopy, it travels through ductwork that most people never see. Every horizontal run and vertical riser collects grease along the way and a fire in the duct can spread through the building. Our ductwork cleaning reaches inside the runs and risers through access panels, to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers horizontal duct runs, access panels and bends and junctions, and common reasons people get in touch are grease pooling at the foot of the riser and proof of duct cleaning for the insurer.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Shenington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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.
Grease, kitchens and Shenington
Shenington is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Shenington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Cherwell council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Shenington, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Shenington is Horton General Hospital, about 5.6 miles east. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Upton House is about 1.9 miles north), access may need planning.
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Shenington or further out, ductwork cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Shenington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients. Oxford is in our area too, around 25 miles away.
Every address in OX15 is covered for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Around Shenington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Bell Inn. A little further out are Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Honest limits
Ductwork cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Duct sections that need replacing
- Parts of the duct with no way in
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
What affects the quote in Shenington
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Any permits to work or inductions
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Shenington: your questions answered
Will you come out to Shenington?
Yes, Shenington is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Shenington?
Fire safety enforcement in Shenington is handled by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before any work starts.
How do you clean inside the ductwork?
We get into the duct through its access panels. Thick deposits are removed by hand before degreasing, such as degreasers, hot water or steam.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
Drips, smells and weak extraction are clues, but measuring is the reliable way to know. A WFTT or DTT reading gives a clear answer.
What if part of the duct can’t be reached?
We clean everything we can reach and record what we can’t. Extra panels can be installed, and we can do that for you.
Can you quote from photos?
Usually, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we usually come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
Access panels are closed and sealed back up after cleaning, and the surrounding area is left clean. Waste grease and water are taken away.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
Why it’s worth doing now in Shenington
BESA guidance says grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans. Anywhere that reaches 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning. Putting off the clean only pushes readings higher. Planning a trip to Shenington ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A written report with photos after every visit
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
A riser takes the duct up through one or more floors. Grease collects on the walls and at the foot of the riser, so the base is one of our test points.
Attenuators and discharge
The last section of duct before the discharge is often the coolest, so it can collect more grease than expected. It’s tested and cleaned along with the rest.