Oxfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Harcourt Hill kitchen extract cleaning
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Harcourt Hill: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Harcourt Hill
Any kitchen we clean in Harcourt Hill gets exactly the same specification as everywhere else we work. We survey first and take grease readings, then clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. If you have a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and an extract that no longer clears the smoke, we can help. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Harcourt Hill start: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
A clean in Harcourt Hill covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Harcourt Hill (OX2, OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Harcourt Hill
The FSA’s data shows about 10 pubs, bars and clubs and about 5 hotels and B&Bs registered across Harcourt Hill and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Harcourt Hill. 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. Kitchens in Harcourt Hill get their food hygiene inspections from Vale of White Horse council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Lawrence, or anywhere in Harcourt Hill, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Matthew Arnold School or anywhere near Harcourt Hill, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Harcourt Hill is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For kitchen extract cleaning in and around Harcourt Hill, please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Harcourt Hill included. Harcourt Hill is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: OX2 and OX1. Whether your site is on Lime Road, Cedar Road and Stanton Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover North Hinksey (1 mile north), Chilswell (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile north-east), Grandpont (1 mile east) and South Hinksey (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
What’s near Harcourt Hill
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Raleigh Park, Angus Library and Archive and Oxford and Cherwell Valley College, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Fishes pub (0.6 miles north-east) and North Hinksey Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-east). The closest station to Harcourt Hill is Oxford station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find The Story Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Harcourt Hill include Cumnor Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
What we are called out for in Harcourt Hill
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Frying, grilling and roasting send far more fat into the canopy than steaming or boiling, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Stale cooking odours from the system
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Harcourt Hill is Radcliffe Infirmary, about 2 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether a written report and photos are included
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site rules, permits and inductions
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The site address and the type of premises
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
What happens if it’s left?
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in Harcourt Hill as everywhere else, and they look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment, extraction included. A clean extract is one less thing to worry about on the day. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Harcourt Hill
Can you come to Harcourt Hill after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Harcourt Hill keeps running as normal. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Harcourt Hill?
Kitchens in Harcourt Hill are inspected by Vale of White Horse council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Grease-filled ducts can carry fire well beyond the kitchen. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
What do I get after the clean?
A TR19 certificate, plus a full photo report. It records what was cleaned, what wasn’t accessible and the recommended next clean date.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 sit alongside that, and we are fully insured.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Harcourt Hill.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- 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.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
Different parts, different methods
Grease filters
A filter that is missing or bent lets grease straight past. Each filter is checked as it goes back in, and flag any that don’t.
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge is where air leaves the building, which can collect grease and stain the surface around it. We clean it where it can be safely reached, and any limits are recorded.