Bracknell Forest · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Wick Hill
We cover Wick Hill for ductwork cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Grease leaking from duct joints
About our ductwork cleaning in Wick Hill
Many ducts were installed with too few access doors. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. It’s better to know than to assume. The work covers vertical risers, access panels and horizontal duct runs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where access panels were never fitted and years of grease along the duct floor.
In a smaller place like Wick Hill, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Wick Hill (RG12, RG42)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
When to call us in Wick Hill
The further the air travels from the cooking, the cooler it gets. As it cools, the grease it carries condenses onto the duct walls, which is why ducts go on gathering grease well beyond the filters.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Sections of duct with no access panels
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere in Wick Hill, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What your quote should include
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Questions from Wick Hill
Can a school canteen extract in Wick Hill be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 9 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Wick Hill. Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Wick Hill?
Kitchens in Wick Hill are inspected by Bracknell Forest council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
What’s involved in cleaning extract ducts?
After a survey and grease readings, the duct is opened up through its access panels. Each run and riser is scraped and degreased, then the readings are repeated.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
At least as often as BESA guidance sets for your cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
How the visit works
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. For a place like Wick Hill, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- 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.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- We test again, take photos and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Advice
What affects the quote in Wick Hill
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
What a clean won’t put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
Grease, kitchens and Wick Hill
Food Standards Agency data counts about 63 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 19 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Wick Hill, up to about a mile and a half out. Behind every canopy among them is a run of ductwork that collects grease out of sight. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Wick Hill. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. It’s Bracknell Forest council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Wick Hill. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Heatherwood Hospital about 2.4 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Warfield Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Wick Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Across the RG12 area, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. Wick Hill is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest we cover for ductwork cleaning. Reading is in our area too, about 10 miles from Wick Hill.
We cover every part of the RG12 and RG42 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Bay Road, Park Road and Atte Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for ductwork cleaning include Lawrence Hill (1 mile north), Whitegrove (1 mile north-east), Bullbrook (1 mile south-east), Quelm Park (1 mile north-west) and Newell Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Owlsmoor (5 miles south-west), Home Farm (3 miles south-west) and Wooden Hill (3 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Wick Hill has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for ductwork cleaning.
Local landmarks in Wick Hill
Around Wick Hill, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Old Manor House Hotel, Garth Hill College and The Brakenhale School. For rail, the closest station is Bracknell station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles east) and The Lexicon (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Make sure filters are seated properly
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
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 shows when and where the clean was done and by whom.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
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What happens if it’s left?
TR19® is not law, but the duty to manage fire risk is. The Fire Safety Order 2005 makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. A site near Wick Hill that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Wick Hill
- We diagnose before we treat
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
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