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Ductwork Cleaning in Somerton
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels in Somerton, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Years of grease along the duct floor
Ductwork cleaning in Somerton, done properly
Grease in a duct is hidden, which is exactly why it’s dangerous. A flare-up drawn up from the range can light it, and fire can then run along the ductwork to other parts of the building. Cleaning the duct takes that fuel away. The work covers attenuators, horizontal duct runs and bends and junctions, and common reasons people get in touch are grease seeping out of the duct seams and gaps where access panels were never fitted.
In a village or hamlet like Somerton, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Somerton (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Somerton
A vertical riser can run up several floors. Grease clings to the walls and can run down to the base as liquid grease runs down. Access along its height is needed to clean it properly.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- A duct nobody has opened in years
A TR19® clean in Somerton does not stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
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How it works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access, and we clear up before we go. Somewhere as small as Somerton, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Once the kitchen has closed, we protect the area and open the panels.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and photos repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line 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 happens if it’s left?
Insurers know the risk of a greasy duct. Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and a claim may be refused or reduced without evidence. A certificate that covers the ductwork is what they want to see. A planned visit to Somerton is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Somerton
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Common questions in Somerton
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Somerton?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Somerton. 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 work overnight in Somerton?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Somerton can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
Each section is cleaned through its own panel. Heavy grease comes out by hand, and what’s left is degreased, with readings taken before and after.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Can you clean ductwork with no access panels?
Sections out of reach are written down on the report, in line with TR19. New panels can be fitted to reach them in future.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What does TR19 mean?
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.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
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 can quote for the whole system.
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- How big the system is
- The condition of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What we need to know
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
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: 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 we can price many jobs without a visit.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- Faulty fire dampers
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Somerton
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
How the job changes from site to site
Attenuators and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, quieten the extract, but they can hold grease in their linings. They’re cleaned where possible and recorded if not.
Horizontal duct runs
A long flat run can’t be cleaned from one end. Any stretch out of reach is noted and can fit extra panels.
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Somerton
In Somerton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Cherwell council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. At about 60 miles from central London, Somerton sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St James, or anywhere in Somerton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX25, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, Somerton among them. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby (14 miles or so).
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. Ductwork cleaning is available to premises on Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Somerton, we cover Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
What’s near Somerton
For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).