Isle of Wight · Kitchen extract cleaning
Puckaster kitchen extract cleaning
One call covers kitchen extract cleaning in Puckaster: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Poor airflow at the canopy
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Puckaster
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with photos of the canopy and filters, and we’ll come back with a fixed price for the work in Puckaster, usually within one working day. If you have heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer, we can help. Canopy cleaning, extract cleaning and duct cleaning are often used to mean the same thing, but in Puckaster, as everywhere, the insurer wants the full system cleaned, not just the hood.
Access decides how thorough a clean can be. Where a duct run has no panels, we say so on the report and can fit new ones.
In a village or hamlet like Puckaster, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Puckaster (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
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 new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. It will not replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s 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.
FAQs for Puckaster
Who inspects food businesses in Puckaster?
Food hygiene inspections in Puckaster are carried out by Isle of Wight council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you work at weekends in Puckaster?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Puckaster can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 sit alongside that, and we’re fully insured.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
That comes down mainly to daily cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. We will recommend a date after measuring the grease.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, where the photos show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Puckaster
The coast is only about 1 mile from Puckaster. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Kitchens in Puckaster get their food hygiene inspections from Isle of Wight council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for Puckaster is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children about 5.9 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St. John the Baptist, or anywhere in Puckaster, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Puckaster is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Puckaster 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. Our the Isle of Wight coverage runs to 125 places, Puckaster among them. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 18 miles from Puckaster.
Work in PO38 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Puckaster Lane and Undercliff Drive or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Puckaster: Niton (1 mile north), Blackgang (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile north), Whitwell (2 miles north-east) and Nettlecombe (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (7 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). If your site is somewhere remote, the visit takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Puckaster
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Buddle Inn, among other places. Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.9 miles north-east) and Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Stenbury Down.
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Puckaster
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Puckaster.
- We survey the system first, from your pictures and details or on a site visit.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before we start.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- 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
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Related advice
What else we do in Puckaster
What happens if it’s left?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the fan strains to keep up. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow. A fault that closes a site in a village like Puckaster affects everyone who depends on it.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why us?
- Photo reports with every job
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Puckaster and across the Isle of Wight. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
When to call us in Puckaster
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. That is why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
Clients normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Niton Primary School or anywhere near Puckaster, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the figure could change on the day