West Berkshire · Ductwork cleaning
Swallowfield ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Swallowfield from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
What happens if it’s left?
Fire inside a duct is out of sight and out of reach. The duct can carry it to rooms, floors or roof spaces well away from the kitchen, which is why the duct matters as much as the canopy. A planned visit to Swallowfield is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A written report with photos after every visit
- We are fully insured
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Swallowfield
Duct cleaning is the hardest part of an extract clean, and the part most often skipped. Without enough access panels, long stretches can go years without being touched. Each section we can reach is cleaned, and any we cannot is written down, so you know exactly where you stand. The work covers bends and junctions, attenuators and vertical risers, and people most often call us about heavy grease at the base of a riser and high readings at a recent grease test.
In a village or hamlet like Swallowfield, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Swallowfield
There are about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Swallowfield, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Wherever those kitchens cook under a canopy, the horizontal runs and risers need cleaning as well as the hood. It’s Wokingham council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Swallowfield. 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. Swallowfield sits within the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Royal Berkshire Hospital (about 5 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Stratfield Saye House is about 2.6 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Swallowfield, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in the RG7 postcode area, we cover ductwork cleaning for commercial sites. Swallowfield is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire where we work for commercial clients.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Swallowfield include Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Swallowfield
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Oakbank, Swallowfield Meadow and The Crown pub. The closest station to Swallowfield is Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). For a walk, there’s The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
How we price ductwork cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- The scale of the work
- How easy every part is to reach
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
FAQs for Swallowfield
Will you come out to Swallowfield?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Swallowfield included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire authority looks after Swallowfield?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Swallowfield. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
What’s the cleaning interval for extract ductwork?
The minimum depends on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings may show it needs doing sooner.
What should I send you?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Swallowfield?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before work begins.
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How the job changes from site to site
Vertical risers
A riser takes the duct up through one or more floors. Grease runs down the walls and gathers at the base, which is one of the points we test.
Horizontal duct runs
Horizontal runs carry the extract along ceilings and through voids. Grease drops out of the slowing air along them, and we clean them section by section through access panels.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Keep the fan on while anything is cooking
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
Keep the certificate and report with the fire risk assessment. An insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask to see it, and the photos make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. The timing of a visit to Swallowfield is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- Grease readings are taken at set points along the duct.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.