London and the South East
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Reading
From the largest town to the smallest village in Reading, we can help with kitchen extract cleaning. A fixed quote before we start, and a 24/7 emergency line.
Towns we cover in Reading
TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and get in touch for a quick quote.
Main towns
Also in Reading
- Grease trap cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
Postcode areas we cover
Kitchen extract cleaning in Reading: how it works
Think of it as a health check for the kitchen’s airways: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. We’re often asked to deal with extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit and a kitchen taken over without any extract records, on extract fans, discharge points and canopies and hoods.
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
- You send pictures or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Pricing in Reading
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What you get with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Near you in Caversham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, among other places. Nearby too are The Hill Primary School (under half a mile north-east), Grace Church (under half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). The closest station to Caversham is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning across Reading: local notes
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across Reading takes in places such as Caversham, Norcot and West Reading and the villages in between. Every place on our Reading list (34 in all) is covered, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
Reading is within the area we cover, which takes in London and the South East. Each job starts with a survey and a fixed quote.
Caversham: If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Grace Church or elsewhere in Caversham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bursars and site managers at schools such as The Hill Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Part by part
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School, hospital and care home kitchens often have fixed hours and long holidays, so cleans can be planned for holidays or quiet times. The certificate goes straight into the site’s maintenance records.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Why it fails
A lot of duct grease gets there because the filters let it through. Damaged, missing or overloaded filters let grease straight past, and it does not stop until it reaches the fan.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Managing agents and facilities teams in Reading
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
What happens if it’s left?
An overdue clean in Reading is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. It takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system, and we fit around your opening hours. Waiting only adds grease and risk.
What your quote should include
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If they look at the system before pricing
Reading questions
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
You receive a TR19 certificate and a photo report. The certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report shows before and after photos, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
We clean while the kitchen is closed, so evenings, overnight, early mornings and weekends are all options. We need the equipment switched off and cooled first.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve dealt with extract grease.
Do you cover Reading?
Yes. Our technicians work in Reading, within the South East and London area we cover.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.