Oxfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Piddington, Oxfordshire
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Piddington: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Grease smells coming from the extract
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
- Don’t let the canopy gutters overflow
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, giving you before and after readings alongside the photos. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. A daily wipe isn’t a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Piddington
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, scraping heavy deposits by hand before degreasing. Any section we can’t reach is recorded on the report and extra access panels can be added. If you’re dealing with missing paperwork after a change of operator and grease smells coming from the extract, we can help. When a restaurant in Piddington asks for duct cleaning, it’s nearly always the kitchen extract they mean, and that’s exactly what we do: the whole run from hood to roof, cleaned to TR19® Grease.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
In a village or hamlet like Piddington, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Piddington (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
An overdue clean in Piddington is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. It takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends so you don’t lose a service. Waiting only adds grease and risk. With notice, the visit to Piddington can be fitted around your bookings and events.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We’re fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Piddington questions
Which environmental health team covers Piddington?
The local authority for Piddington is Cherwell council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is Piddington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. Most jobs take a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Usually, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we normally come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
BESA guidance gives minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on daily cooking hours. Kitchens that fry or grill a lot may need cleaning sooner, and readings will tell you.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
All of it, from the canopy through to the discharge. Where there are not enough access panels to reach a section, it’s recorded, and we can fit new ones.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- An undersized canopy or fan
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. The timing of a visit to Piddington is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Piddington
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. Once it cools inside the ductwork, it condenses onto every surface it touches, building a layer that gets thicker with every service. The grease filters stop some, never all of it.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Bicester Community Hospital about 4.9 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether VAT is included
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Piddington
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Parking and loading at the site
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
- What state the system is in
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Towns and villages near Piddington
Also in Piddington
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Grease, kitchens and Piddington
Piddington is about 48 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Piddington sits within the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Boarstall Tower is about 2.1 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Nicholas or anywhere around Piddington, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Piddington is about 5 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Piddington, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, Piddington among them. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page (10 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: OX25. We cover sites on Eastbrook Close, Luggershall Road and Thame Road and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Piddington: Ludgershall (1 mile east), Blackthorn (2 miles north-west), Brill (2 miles south), Little London (3 miles south) and Oakley (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-west), Thame (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles west) and Chinnor (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Piddington
The closest station to Piddington is Bicester Village station, about 4.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Piddington include Graven Hill and Upper Ray Meadows.