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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Cutteslowe
Kitchen extract cleaning across Cutteslowe and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Cutteslowe
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Beyond the filters run the plenum, the ducts and risers, the fan and the point where air leaves the building, and grease settles in every one of them. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. The work covers vertical risers, discharge points and extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer and a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer. Kitchens in Cutteslowe book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. Either way, the answer is the same: a proper clean and the paperwork to match.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Cutteslowe: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
In a smaller place like Cutteslowe, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, 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
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026

Grease, kitchens and Cutteslowe
Food Standards Agency records include about 10 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 9 hotels and B&Bs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Cutteslowe. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In Cutteslowe, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Oxford City council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Cutteslowe sits within the area of Oxfordshire 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.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine or elsewhere in Cutteslowe, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Cutteslowe (Holywell Manor is about 2.5 miles south), fitting access panels needs care. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Cutteslowe Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Cutteslowe gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Kitchen extract cleaning in OX2 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. You will find Cutteslowe on the A4165, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for kitchen extract cleaning. Other places close to Cutteslowe include Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Around Cutteslowe
Around Cutteslowe, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Oxford University Parks, St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library and The Plough pub, among other places. Also close by are Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south) and Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south). The closest station to Cutteslowe is Oxford Parkway station, about 1 mile north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
What affects the quote in Cutteslowe
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
How it works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. For a place like Cutteslowe, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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What staff can safely do
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.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date is not missed.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, which slows build-up further down the system.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the fan works harder to move less air. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow. When a site near Cutteslowe shuts unexpectedly, the people who rely on it notice at once.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Common questions in Cutteslowe
Can you come to Cutteslowe after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Cutteslowe can fit around your hours. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Can a school canteen extract in Cutteslowe be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 19 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Cutteslowe, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Why do insurers care about 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.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
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.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you work in Cutteslowe?
Yes. We cover Cutteslowe and across Oxfordshire, within our South East and London area. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
The canopy catches the vapour, and the plenum behind the filters is where it first condenses. We clean both inside and out, including the filter housing.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In a care home or hospital, the kitchen may cook every day of the year. Cleans are planned between meals or overnight with as little disruption as possible.