Oxfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Kencot
Kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Kencot. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
You get a photo report after every clean. It shows the system before and after, part by part, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Book the next clean before the last one runs out. BESA guidance links the minimum interval to daily cooking hours, so a change in hours may mean a change in interval, and grease readings will show it.
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Kencot
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Beyond the filters run the plenum, the ducts and risers, the fan and the point where air leaves the building, and grease settles in every one of them. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. If you have an extract that no longer clears the smoke and missing paperwork after a change of operator, we can put it right. Kitchens in Kencot book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. We handle the clean and the paperwork in one visit.
A clean in Kencot 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, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Kencot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The scale of the work
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. We clean both inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Other services in Kencot
What a clean will not put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Kencot: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in Kencot?
Food hygiene inspections in Kencot are carried out by West Oxfordshire council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is Kencot within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Kencot included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No law names TR19 directly, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19 as the standard, and many policies require it.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Kencot kitchens: local notes
There are about 3 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Kencot, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Kencot is covered by Oxfordshire 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. Food hygiene inspections in Kencot are the job of West Oxfordshire council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Historic houses near Kencot, such as Kelmscott Manor about 4 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Kencot is Longworth Hospital, about 5.9 miles south. Where a hall near Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Kencot, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. For kitchen extract cleaning in and around Kencot, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Our area covers London and the South East, including Kencot. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, and Kencot is one of them. You can also see our page for Oxford, roughly 16 miles from Kencot.
Every address in OX18 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
What’s near Kencot
In Kencot, that means kitchens and buildings near The Plough pub and Carterton Community College, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Somewhere as small as Kencot, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and send you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Kencot
If there’s a fire and the extract hasn’t been cleaned, the paperwork becomes the problem. Many policies require cleaning to TR19, and an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A certificate in the file answers that question. A planned visit to Kencot is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Kencot
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- We diagnose before we treat
- Full insurance on every job
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