West Berkshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Great Shefford
For TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Great Shefford, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Great Shefford
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 hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. Common call-outs are for proof of cleaning requested by an insurer and an extract that no longer clears the smoke, across extract fans, discharge points and plenums and filters. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Great Shefford? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
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.
In a small place like Great Shefford, 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.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Great Shefford (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Great Shefford
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- How big the system is
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Also near Great Shefford
Also in Great Shefford
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Great Shefford and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site 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.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
FAQs for Great Shefford
Is Great Shefford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work overnight in Great Shefford?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Great Shefford needn’t be disturbed. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
The minimum is set by BESA guidance on daily use, from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Heavy frying and grilling can mean shorter intervals, which grease thickness testing will show.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Great Shefford: the local picture
The fire and rescue service for Great Shefford is 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. We cover Great Shefford, about 58 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Great Shefford, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. For schools such as Shefford C.E. Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Great Shefford is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Great Shefford or further out, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of RG17 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Station Road, The Mead and Miller's Field or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover East Shefford (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile south-east), East Garston (2 miles north-west), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston Woodlands (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Great Shefford
The countryside around Great Shefford includes Sole Common Pond.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. Both are scraped and degreased 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.
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning won’t do:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Keep the baffle filters clean
Every clean ends with a photo report. Before and after photos show each part of the system, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.