Buckinghamshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Ford, Buckinghamshire
We cover Ford for TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
Kitchen duct cleaning in Ford
Any kitchen we clean in Ford 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. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. We’re often asked to deal with a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and a kitchen taken over without any extract records, across plenums and filters, horizontal duct runs and vertical risers. Canopy cleaning, extract cleaning and duct cleaning are often used to mean the same thing, but in Ford, as everywhere, the insurer wants the full system cleaned, not just the hood.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, which is why a TR19® clean in Ford goes well beyond the canopy.
In a village or hamlet like Ford, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Ford (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Ford
Ford is covered by Buckinghamshire 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. We cover Ford, about 39 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.
In and around Ford, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we cannot reach goes on the report.
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Sites in Ford get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our area takes in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page (15 miles or so).
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Kitchen extract cleaning is available to premises on Linden Way and Chapel Road and nearby roads. We also cover Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Ford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Dinton Hermit Public House. Ford’s nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Ford includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
What affects the quote in Ford
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The size of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Even a kitchen that cooks only a few hours a day needs cleaning at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. Holidays make it simple to schedule.
Ductwork and risers
Risers take the extract up through floors to roof level, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. They’re cleaned through access points along their height.
Other services in Ford
Leave it or put it right?
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in Ford as everywhere else, and they look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment, extraction included. Keeping the extract clean helps the whole kitchen pass muster. If the system at a site near Ford fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Ford
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We’re fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Ford
The reason for all this is fire. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, where burning grease can carry a fire along the ducts and into other parts of the building. That is why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Ford is St John's Hospital, about 1.8 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
The process
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 a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system, and we clear up before we go. Somewhere as small as Ford, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by pictures or a visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
Advice
Ford questions
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Ford?
In Ford, it’s Buckinghamshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you come to Ford after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Short systems are done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. We’ll tell you how long when we quote.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
BESA guidance gives minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on daily cooking hours. Heavy frying and grilling can mean shorter intervals, and readings will tell you.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Discharge points