Bracknell Forest · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Amen Corner
For TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Amen Corner, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Amen Corner
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. The sign-off is a TR19 certificate with a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and extract fans, and the jobs we see most are poor airflow at the canopy and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer. Canopy cleaning, extract cleaning and duct cleaning are often used to mean the same thing, but in Amen Corner, as everywhere, the insurer wants the full system cleaned, not just the hood.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, which is why a TR19® clean in Amen Corner goes well beyond the canopy.
For a smaller kitchen near Amen Corner, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Amen Corner (RG12, RG42, RG40)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- An undersized canopy or fan
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
Places near Amen Corner
Other services in Amen Corner
How it works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. We plan the journey to Amen Corner and bring what the job is likely to need.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by pictures or a visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Readings and photos are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
Every clean ends with a photo report. Before and after photos show each part of the system, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. A filter that is clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Grills, fryers and woks send a lot of fat into the extract, and measured readings show whether the minimum interval is enough.
Extract fan and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to cut noise, and they hold grease. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.
Grease, kitchens and Amen Corner
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 5 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels and guest houses within about 1.5 miles of central Amen Corner. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Amen Corner is covered by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Kitchens in Amen Corner get their food hygiene inspections from Bracknell Forest council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Pinewood Hospital is the nearest hospital to Amen Corner, about 2 miles south. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Jennett's Park CofE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Amen Corner is about 1 mile west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Sites in Amen Corner get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Amen Corner is one of 41 towns, villages and districts in Bracknell Forest we cover for commercial clients. Our Reading page covers sites nearby (9 miles or so).
We work across the RG12, RG42 and RG40 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Moor Lane, Cain Road and London Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in Farley Wood (1 mile north), Popeswood (1 mile north), Temple Park (1 mile north-east), Priestwood (1 mile north-east) and Binfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Sandhurst (4 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles east), The Warren (3 miles east), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south) and Martins Heron (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Amen Corner
Around Amen Corner, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Roebuck pub, The Brakenhale School and Easthampstead Park Community School. The closest station to Amen Corner is Bracknell station, roughly 1.3 miles east. A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (2 miles south) and The Lexicon (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Amen Corner
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. That’s why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Mark or elsewhere in Amen Corner, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Before you book anyone
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote shows VAT
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether several sites go on one quote
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The site address and the type of premises
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Common questions in Amen Corner
Can school kitchens in Amen Corner be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 10 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Amen Corner. Just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Do you work at weekends in Amen Corner?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Amen Corner does not have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is a quote from photos possible?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Grease-filled ducts can carry fire well beyond the kitchen. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.