West Berkshire · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Upper Lambourn
Ductwork cleaning for Upper Lambourn and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
How we handle ductwork cleaning in Upper Lambourn
Each extract duct we take on in Upper Lambourn goes through the full routine: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Post-clean readings and photos complete the record. The work covers horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and multi-storey ducts, and people most often call us about ductwork that has never been cleaned and high readings at a recent grease test.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Lambourn, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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, whatever the size of the place.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Upper Lambourn
Do you work in villages like Upper Lambourn?
Yes. Upper Lambourn is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which council inspects kitchens in Upper Lambourn?
The local authority for Upper Lambourn is West Berkshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
How long does it take to clean extract ducts?
It takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. The survey tells us how long your duct needs.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost in Upper Lambourn?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll usually reply within one working day.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
We measure it. Using a Wet Film Thickness Test or Deposit Thickness Test, we check the grease at set points. A mean above 200 microns, or 500 microns at any point, means it’s due.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes, we install duct access panels. We place them where they help most, and we will recommend where.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Upper Lambourn
A greasy duct is a fire path, in Upper Lambourn as anywhere. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Ashdown House is about 2.1 miles west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What insurance they carry
The process
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Upper Lambourn.
- First the duct route is traced and every access point noted.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- Post-clean readings and photos go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed quote
If you need ductwork cleaning in Upper Lambourn, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Different parts, different methods
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.
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a building with several floors, the duct may pass other tenants’ spaces. Access is planned with the building’s managers, so the clean is done safely and quietly.
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Ductwork cleaning around Upper Lambourn
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Upper Lambourn. Where they cook under a canopy, grease does not stop at the filters: it settles along the duct and up the riser. Kitchens in Upper Lambourn get their food hygiene inspections from West Berkshire 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. Upper Lambourn sits within the area of 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 kitchens in and around Upper Lambourn, the clean covers everything from the canopy to the discharge.
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. If you need ductwork cleaning in Upper Lambourn, please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Upper Lambourn. Upper Lambourn is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Oxford, roughly 21 miles from Upper Lambourn.
Our technicians cover all of the RG17 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on High Street and Maddle Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Upper Lambourn
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Malt Shovel pub. Not far away are Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
When it’s something else
Ductwork cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access panels
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It records the date, the location and the technician.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. Grease you can reach is grease that gets removed.
Why deal with it now?
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. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
How we price ductwork cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The number of sites or systems
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition of the system
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
Quotes are quick. 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.