Oxfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Henley-on-Thames
Our technicians work in Henley-on-Thames on kitchen extract cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Henley-on-Thames
Any kitchen we clean in Henley-on-Thames 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. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. If you’re dealing with a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction and missing paperwork after a change of operator, we can help, from canopies and hoods, horizontal duct runs and discharge points onwards. Some call it canopy cleaning, others extract cleaning or duct cleaning, but a proper TR19® clean in Henley-on-Thames covers all of it, from the hood to the fan.
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.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like Henley-on-Thames gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Henley-on-Thames (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Henley-on-Thames
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Don’t let the canopy gutters overflow
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, so you can start cooking as normal.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
FAQs for Henley-on-Thames
Can a school canteen extract in Henley-on-Thames be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 7 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Henley-on-Thames. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Henley-on-Thames?
That is South Oxfordshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Henley-on-Thames. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
BESA guidance gives minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on daily cooking hours. Kitchens that fry or grill a lot may need cleaning sooner, and readings will tell you.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where needed.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
We are members of Vent Hygiene Elite, the scheme run by BESCA, and we clean to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
It takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. The survey tells us how long your system will need.
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What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Henley-on-Thames kitchens: local notes
Look up Henley-on-Thames on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 48 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 12 takeaways in and around Henley-on-Thames, up to about a mile and a half out. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. Food hygiene inspections in Henley-on-Thames are the job of South Oxfordshire council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Henley-on-Thames. 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.
A kitchen near Henley-On-Thames station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. Church and community hall kitchens, near Holy Trinity Church or anywhere around Henley-on-Thames, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Henley-on-Thames is about 5 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Henley-on-Thames to the outskirts, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Henley-on-Thames is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work for kitchen extract cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (7 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: RG9. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Market Place and Normanstead, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. You will find Henley-on-Thames on the A321 and A4130, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. We also cover the places around Henley-on-Thames: Harpsden (1 mile south), Harpsden Bottom (1 mile south-west), Lower Assendon (2 miles north-west), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south) and Binfield Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (15 miles north), Benson (10 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (8 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for kitchen extract cleaning.
Landmarks near Henley-on-Thames
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Mill Meadows, Rupert House School and Gillotts School. Henley-on-Thames has its own railway station: Henley-On-Thames station. A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Henley-on-Thames include Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
What affects the quote in Henley-on-Thames
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- How big the system is
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The times the site is available
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Henley-on-Thames when you book.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- 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.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
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Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Henley-on-Thames?
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine vapour. Once it cools inside the ductwork, it condenses onto every surface it touches, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. The grease filters stop some, never all of it.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
Historic houses near Henley-on-Thames, such as Greys Court about 2.3 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Before booking anyone
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether they recommend a next date
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded