Oxfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Letcombe Regis, Oxfordshire
For TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Letcombe Regis, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School, hospital and care home kitchens often have fixed hours and long holidays, so cleans can be planned for holidays or quiet times. The certificate and report suit estates and compliance files.
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. Both are scraped and degreased inside and out, including the filter housing.
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Letcombe Regis
A closed kitchen is not earning, so the timing of a clean matters. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, or during holidays where a site closes for them. Equipment is switched off and left to cool, the area is sheeted, and the kitchen is handed back ready to cook. If you’re dealing with an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19, we can help. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Letcombe Regis? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Most kitchens in Letcombe Regis fall into one of BESA’s three bands: every 3 months for 12–16 hours, every 6 months for 6–12 hours and every 12 months for 2–6 hours, adjusted by what the grease readings show.
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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Letcombe Regis (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extract cleaning around Letcombe Regis
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 17 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 7 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Letcombe Regis. Every kitchen in that count with a canopy has a full extract system, canopy to discharge, to keep clear of grease. Food hygiene inspections in Letcombe Regis are the job of Vale of White Horse council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Letcombe Regis. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Andrew or anywhere around Letcombe Regis, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Nicholas CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Letcombe Regis is about 2 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Letcombe Regis gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Oxford, about 15 miles from Letcombe Regis.
All of OX12 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Main Street, Greyhound Mews and Old Manor Court and the roads around them. Close by, we work in East Challow (1 mile north), Letcombe Bassett (1 mile south-west), Childrey (1 mile north-west), West Challow (1 mile north-west) and Wantage (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Letcombe Regis
Around Letcombe Regis, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St Mary's School, The Greyhound Public House and Betjeman Millennium Park and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Letcombe Regis includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Letcombe Regis
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Any permits to work or inductions
- What state the system is in
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
How the visit works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. The timing of a visit to Letcombe Regis is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by photos or a visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky, while the fan works harder to move less air. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next. Planning a trip to Letcombe Regis ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Letcombe Regis
- Every job surveyed first
- Photo reports with every job
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Full insurance on every job
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Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- An undersized canopy or fan
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
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 Letcombe Regis
Do you work at weekends in Letcombe Regis?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Letcombe Regis?
The local authority for Letcombe Regis is Vale of White Horse council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Letcombe Regis?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll normally reply within one working day.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
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’re fully insured.