Oxfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Caulcott
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Caulcott: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
Why deal with it now?
After a fire, one of the first questions is often when the extract was last cleaned. Many policies require cleaning to TR19, and an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A certificate in the file answers that question. In a small place like Caulcott, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why Caulcott businesses choose us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Caulcott
Insurers often want evidence of regular TR19 cleaning, and a claim can be refused or reduced without it. The certificate and photo report from each clean in Caulcott give you that record, ready for the fire risk assessment file. The work covers extract fans, canopies and hoods and plenums and filters, and common reasons people get in touch are an extract that no longer clears the smoke and an inspection that picked up a dirty extract. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Caulcott? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
BESA sets minimum intervals by hours of cooking a day: every 3 months for 12–16 hours, every 6 months for 6–12 hours and every 12 months for 2–6 hours, adjusted by what the grease readings show.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Caulcott (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Ductwork and risers
Vertical risers carry the air up through the building, and grease runs down their walls and pools at the base. Access panels along the riser let us clean it in sections.
Canopy and plenum
Whether it’s one hood or a long island canopy, each section is cleaned and photographed before and after.
What we are called out for in Caulcott
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Heyford Park Chapel or elsewhere in Caulcott, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What your quote should include
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether VAT is included
The process
There’s very little for your team to do 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. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Caulcott.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning won’t do:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- An undersized canopy or fan
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Caulcott
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
Kitchen extract cleaning around Caulcott
We cover Caulcott, about 58 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Fire safety in Caulcott falls to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Bicester Community Hospital (about 4.6 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Caulcott is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Caulcott, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: OX25. Local streets include South Street, Lower Heyford Road and Greenway, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. We also cover Upper Heyford (1 mile north), Lower Heyford (1 mile west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles east), Ardley (3 miles north-east) and Somerton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Caulcott
For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 1.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Ardley Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition of the system
- The scale of the work
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The postcode and the type of business
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
FAQs for Caulcott
Can you get to a site in Caulcott?
Yes, Caulcott is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who inspects food businesses in Caulcott?
The local authority for Caulcott is Cherwell council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Which sectors do you work in?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Multi-site and managed buildings
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.