Oxfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Letcombe Bassett kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Letcombe Bassett, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
Kitchen extract cleaning in Letcombe Bassett
Think of it as a health check for the kitchen’s airways: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers vertical risers, plenums and filters and horizontal duct runs, and people most often call us about rancid smells from grease in the duct and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, so that is where most of the work in Letcombe Bassett goes.
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 sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Letcombe Bassett
Letcombe Bassett, about 59 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Food hygiene inspections in Letcombe Bassett are the job of Vale of White Horse council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Where a hall near Church of St Michael, or anywhere in Letcombe Bassett, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Whether the kitchen is in Letcombe Bassett itself or nearby, a TR19® clean covers the whole system, canopy to discharge.
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX12 postcode area, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Oxford is in our area too, about 16 miles from Letcombe Bassett.
All of OX12 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road and the roads around them. We also cover Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Letcombe Bassett
For a walk, there’s Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Letcombe Bassett before we set off.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
What affects the quote in Letcombe Bassett
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition we find in the survey
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
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 any work starts.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
You leave with a date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date is not missed.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
Why it’s worth doing now in Letcombe Bassett
Every week without a clean adds another layer. BESA guidance says the mean should not go above 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes. With notice, the visit to Letcombe Bassett can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Letcombe Bassett
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We’re fully insured
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. 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.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
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When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Letcombe Bassett
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
Common questions in Letcombe Bassett
Will you come out to Letcombe Bassett?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Letcombe Bassett is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Letcombe Bassett?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Letcombe Bassett. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
Every clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. They belong in the maintenance log, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, where the photos show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
BESA guidance sets minimums by daily cooking hours: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings can show a shorter interval is needed.
How the job changes from site to site
Grease filters
Baffle filters are cleaned as part of every TR19 clean, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. We’ll tell you if any need replacing.
Canopy and plenum
The canopy catches the vapour, and the plenum behind the filters is where it first condenses. We clean both inside and out, including the filter housing.