Windsor and Maidenhead · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Cold Harbour, Windsor and Maidenhead
Kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites in Cold Harbour and across Windsor and Maidenhead. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
Managing agents and facilities teams in Cold Harbour
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Cold Harbour, done properly
Any kitchen we clean in Cold Harbour gets exactly the same specification as everywhere else we work. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. Typical jobs include grease smells coming from the extract and a kitchen taken over without any extract records, across canopies and hoods, plenums and filters and extract fans. If you need a kitchen extract clean in Cold Harbour, one call covers the survey, the clean and the paperwork.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, so that’s where most of the work in Cold Harbour goes.
Work in a small place like Cold Harbour starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Cold Harbour (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Cold Harbour
TR19® is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping extract grease under control. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Cold Harbour rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Cold Harbour
- Every job surveyed first
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Full insurance on every job
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Cold Harbour
Food Standards Agency data counts about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Cold Harbour. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. Food hygiene inspections in Cold Harbour are the job of Windsor and Maidenhead council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Cold Harbour is covered by Royal Berkshire 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.
For schools such as Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Harleyford Manor, about 3.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses near Cold Harbour; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Church and community hall kitchens, near Saint Peter or anywhere around Cold Harbour, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Cold Harbour is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Sites in Cold Harbour get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Cold Harbour is one of 57 towns, villages and districts in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Our Reading page covers sites nearby, about 9 miles away.
We work across the SL6 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Close by, we work in Knowl Hill (1 mile north-west), Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Bowsey Hill (2 miles west), Cockpole Green (3 miles north-west) and Wargrave (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Cold Harbour
In Cold Harbour, that means kitchens and buildings near Cox Green School and The Royal Oak pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wargrave station, about 3.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cold Harbour include Hurley Chalk Pit and Taplow Lake.
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as pictures. Your TR19 certificate is then issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
What affects the quote in Cold Harbour
You will get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- The size of the system
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- A few general shots of the system
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Cold Harbour: your questions answered
Is Cold Harbour within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Cold Harbour included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Cold Harbour?
Kitchens in Cold Harbour are inspected by Windsor and Maidenhead council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
Every part the air passes through, as far as access allows. Where there aren’t enough access panels to reach a section, it’s recorded, and we can fit new ones.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. Without proof, a claim can be refused or reduced, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
No law names TR19 directly, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Cold Harbour and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by photos 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.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Readings and photos are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- 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
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Cold Harbour
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.