West Berkshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hungerford, West Berkshire
Need kitchen extract cleaning in Hungerford? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Hungerford
Across Hungerford, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. 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. The work covers vertical risers, plenums and filters and extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are years of baked-on grease in the ducts and cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey. Some call it canopy cleaning, others extract cleaning or duct cleaning, but in Hungerford, as everywhere, the insurer wants the full system cleaned, not just the hood.
What can be cleaned depends on what can be reached. Sections without access panels are recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted so they’re cleaned next time.
Around a smaller place like Hungerford, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Hungerford
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The scale of the work
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Any permits to work or inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
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 get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
How the visit works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Hungerford, so let us know how to reach it.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Common questions in Hungerford
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Hungerford?
Fire safety enforcement in Hungerford is handled by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Hungerford?
In Hungerford, it’s West Berkshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Many insurers ask for proof of regular cleaning to TR19, and many policies require it. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
Out of hours: evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. We need the equipment cool, and we leave the kitchen ready to cook.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Measured grease levels set the real interval.
Hungerford kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 6 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Hungerford. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Hungerford sits within the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In Hungerford, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Berkshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Lawrence or elsewhere in Hungerford, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Commuter trade near Hungerford station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Hungerford and the rest of West Berkshire. Hungerford is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of RG17 for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Kitchen extract cleaning is available to premises on High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Hungerford on the A4 and A338, so it’s easy for us to get to for kitchen extract cleaning. We also cover Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). Hungerford is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire for kitchen extract cleaning.
Near you in Hungerford
In Hungerford, that means kitchens and buildings near The Borough Arms and John O'Gaunt School and the streets around them. Hungerford has its own railway station: Hungerford station. Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Hungerford
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Hungerford Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What paperwork you get at the end
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to cut noise, and they hold grease. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.
Ductwork and risers
Grease builds up most where the duct turns. Those are among the points where we take readings before and after, so the report shows the difference.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A duct that’s holed or coming apart
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Hungerford
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
Why act early in Hungerford
Any food business in Hungerford can expect visits from the council’s environmental health officers, and they look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment, extraction included. Keeping the extract clean helps the whole kitchen pass muster. Booking now means the visit to Hungerford is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- We’re fully insured
- Photo reports with every job
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Trading since 2009
See our cost guide or our accreditations.