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Norcot kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites in Norcot and across Reading. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Norcot
The reason for all this is fire. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. For a kitchen in Norcot, keeping that fuel under control is part of the fire risk assessment.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Battle Hospital about 1.3 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get at the end
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What insurance they carry
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Norcot
Cooking sends fat-laden vapour into the canopy with every service. It cools inside the duct and settles as a sticky film that thickens month by month. That film is fuel, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. The work covers horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and extract fans, and the jobs we see most are grease smells coming from the extract and heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, in Norcot it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, so that is where most of the work in Norcot goes.
Around a smaller place like Norcot, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Norcot (RG30, RG31)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
Every clean ends with a photo report. It shows the system before and after, part by part, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Book the next clean before the last one runs out. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval should be looked at again, and grease readings will show it.
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, 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. For a place like Norcot, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- 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
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Different parts, different methods
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. Those are among the points where we take readings before and after, so the report shows the difference.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Losing a service is not an option for most restaurants and pubs. Overnight and weekend cleans keep the kitchen trading, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
Norcot questions
Which fire service covers Norcot?
Fire safety enforcement in Norcot 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.
Can you come to Norcot after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Norcot can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll usually reply within one working day.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
The whole system: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.
Do you cover Norcot?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Norcot included.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How big the system is
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The postcode and the type of business
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Also in Norcot
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Why it’s worth doing now in Norcot
If your kitchen in Norcot is past its cleaning date, it’s worth booking now. The job takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one, and we fit around your opening hours. Waiting only adds grease and risk. A visit arranged in advance is far less disruptive than a callout on a busy day.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Norcot
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Norcot
Food Standards Agency records include about 13 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels and guest houses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Norcot. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Environmental health officers from Reading council inspect food businesses in Norcot. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. The fire and rescue service for Norcot is Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
For schools such as Meadow Park Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Commuter trade near Tilehurst station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
Norcot is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Sites in Norcot get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Norcot is one of 34 towns, villages and districts in Reading where we work for kitchen extract cleaning.
Our technicians cover all of the RG30 and RG31 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Ash Road, Tay Road and Tyle Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Norcot include Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Norcot has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for kitchen extract cleaning.
Local landmarks in Norcot
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Butchers Arms, Prospect School and Round Copse and the streets around them. Norcot’s nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1 mile east). The countryside around Norcot includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.