Oxfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Finstock, Oxfordshire
Professional kitchen extract cleaning in and around Finstock, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Kitchen extract cleaning around Finstock
Fire safety in Finstock falls to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. It’s West Oxfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Finstock. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Minster Lovell Hall is about 3.8 miles south-west), access may need planning. For kitchens close to Finstock station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Finstock is about 4 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Finstock, kitchen extract cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Finstock is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page (12 miles or so).
We cover every part of OX7 for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Kitchen extract cleaning is available to premises on High Street, Hill Crescent and Well Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Ramsden (1 mile south-west), Fawler (1 mile north-east), Delly End (2 miles south), Charlbury (2 miles north) and Stonesfield (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south), Carterton (7 miles south-west) and Faringdon (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Finstock
Around Finstock, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Plough Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Finstock station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Finstock, done properly
Any kitchen we clean in Finstock 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 dripping from the canopy or filters and grease smells coming from the extract, on plenums and filters, vertical risers and extract fans. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Finstock? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: grease readings at set points tell us where the heaviest deposits are, and readings afterwards go into your report.
Work in a small place like Finstock starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Finstock (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
You get a photo report after every clean. It shows the system before and after, part by part, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Stick to the cleaning interval on the certificate. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval should be looked at again, and grease readings will show it.
Common problems we fix in Finstock
A kitchen in Finstock builds up grease in the same places as any other: in long flat runs, at bends and changes of direction, and in the fan housing. Cooler sections of duct collect the most.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Finstock Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Finstock
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
Managing agents and facilities teams in Finstock
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Finstock can be planned properly.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in Finstock, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
What else we do in Finstock
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Finstock
Can the work in Finstock be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Finstock needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Finstock?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Finstock. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
Strictly, the legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, not from TR19. In practice, TR19 is how kitchens show they’re managing grease, and many insurers ask for proof of it.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, our work sits within an independently audited scheme. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
The whole system: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Anything we can’t reach is recorded on the report.
What affects the quote in Finstock
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- What state the system is in
- Parking and loading at the site
- The scale of the work
- Any permits to work or inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.