West Berkshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Eddington, West Berkshire
Kitchen extract cleaning in Eddington from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Behind the grease filters sits the plenum, which daily cleaning never reaches. We take the filters out and clean the plenum and housing thoroughly.
Ductwork and risers
Grease builds up most where the duct turns. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Eddington
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers discharge points, plenums and filters and extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and ductwork thick with old, hardened grease. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Eddington? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Most kitchens in Eddington fall into one of BESA’s three bands: every 3 months for 12–16 hours, every 6 months for 6–12 hours and every 12 months for 2–6 hours, with grease readings setting the real interval.
In a small place like Eddington, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
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
- Eddington (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. BESA guidance says the mean should not go above 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes. With notice, the visit to Eddington can be fitted around your bookings and events.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why Eddington businesses choose us
- Photo reports with every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Fully insured
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
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Questions from Eddington
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Eddington?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Eddington. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can you work in Eddington outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Eddington can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
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.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How long will the clean take?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. Most jobs take one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
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.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Eddington
How fast grease builds up depends mostly on how long the kitchen cooks each day. BESA guidance sets minimum cleaning intervals of every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours, and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings can show a kitchen needs cleaning sooner.
What we’re most often called out for:
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
If you cook for passing trade around Hungerford station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Comparing quotes
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether a survey comes first
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Eddington can be planned properly.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: 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 many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Eddington
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The size of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The number of sites or systems
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Eddington
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 6 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Eddington, up to about a mile and a half out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In Eddington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Berkshire 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. The fire and rescue service for Eddington is Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
School kitchens, at schools like Hungerford Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Hungerford Methodist Church or elsewhere in Eddington, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in the RG17 postcode area, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Reading is in our area too, about 23 miles from Eddington.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Streets in the area include Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. We also cover Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Around Eddington
Around Eddington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Amore pub and John O'Gaunt School and the streets around them. Eddington has its own railway station: Hungerford station. The countryside around Eddington includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning will not do:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans