Windsor and Maidenhead · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
Specialist ductwork cleaning for Windsor: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
Do you need ductwork cleaning in Windsor?
Grease in a duct running from a kitchen in Windsor is as much a fire risk as in any building. Once it lights, fire can spread along the duct and into other areas, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Years of grease along the duct floor
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
St Leonard's Hill, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses near Windsor; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Before you book anyone
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Ductwork cleaning in Windsor
Each extract duct we take on in Windsor goes through the full routine: we test the grease first, remove thick deposits by hand and degrease what’s left. Post-clean readings and pictures complete the record. Typical jobs include duct runs with no cleaning record and a grease test showing the duct is overdue, on access panels, attenuators and vertical risers.
Around a town like Windsor, extract cleaning usually means a restaurant, pub, takeaway or the kitchen of a school or care home. Each has a canopy, filters, ductwork and a fan to keep clear of grease.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Windsor (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
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. From there, it takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. In a town like Windsor, we typically work after closing or on a quiet day, so the site opens again on time.
- 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.
- We open the panels and scrape out the heaviest grease.
- 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
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Ductwork cleaning around Windsor
Food Standards Agency records include about 33 pubs, bars and clubs and about 12 hotels and B&Bs in Windsor and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Windsor sits within the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Windsor and Maidenhead council inspect food businesses in Windsor. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Where a hall near All Saints Church, or anywhere in Windsor, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; King Edward VII Hospital is the nearest hospital to Windsor, about 0.8 miles east.
Windsor is about 3 miles south of Slough, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Sites in Windsor get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover 57 places, and Windsor is one of them. Our Reading page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of SL4 for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Athlone Square, Leigh Square and Furness Square and nearby roads. With the A308 and A332 close by, Windsor is easy for our technicians to reach for ductwork cleaning. We also cover the places around Windsor: Clewer (1 mile north), Dedworth (1 mile west), Boveney (1 mile north-west), Eton Wick (1 mile north) and Oakley Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Windsor and Maidenhead, Windsor has a wide mix of commercial premises, all within our area for ductwork cleaning.
Landmarks near Windsor
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Prince Albert pub, Windsor Girls' School and Sutherland Grange. The nearest railway station is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (1 mile south-east) and Windsor Castle (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
What happens if it’s left?
Dealing with the ductwork in Windsor now beats dealing with it after a problem. The work takes a few hours for a short run, longer for long runs and tall risers, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends. Nothing in a duct, damper or fan improves by being left.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Windsor
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Trading since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Windsor
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition of the system
- The times the site is available
- How easy every part is to reach
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- The site address and the type of premises
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Questions from Windsor
Do you work at weekends in Windsor?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Who inspects food businesses in Windsor?
That is Windsor and Maidenhead council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Windsor. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Is Windsor in your area?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes Windsor.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
At least as often as BESA guidance sets for your cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
What if part of the duct cannot be reached?
Without a way in, a section cannot be cleaned properly. Those parts are listed, and we can install panels so they’re reached next time.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A damper stuck open in the duct
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Windsor
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
Part by part
Vertical risers
Risers are cleaned through panels at different levels. Any part that can’t be safely reached is recorded.
Access panels
Extra panels can be installed where there are gaps, making future cleans more complete. The survey shows where they’re needed.