Oxfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Souldern
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Souldern: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Souldern
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. The work covers horizontal duct runs, discharge points and plenums and filters, and common reasons people get in touch are an extract that no longer clears the smoke and rancid smells from grease in the duct. People looking for “duct cleaning near me” in Souldern usually mean the kitchen extract, and that is exactly what we do: canopy to fan, to TR19® Grease.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: grease readings at set points tell us where the heaviest deposits are, and readings afterwards go into your report.
Somewhere as small as Souldern, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Souldern (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping extract grease under control. Cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve done it. It’s simpler to plan the work at Souldern now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Souldern
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Every job surveyed first
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. Keep it in the maintenance log with your fire risk assessment, so it’s to hand when an insurer, fire officer or EHO asks.
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.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Souldern
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so nobody could get to them. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
A hospital like Brackley Community Hospital, about 5.5 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
Souldern kitchens: local notes
Souldern sits within the area of Oxfordshire 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. Food hygiene inspections in Souldern are the job of Cherwell council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Where a hall near Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, or anywhere in Souldern, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Souldern is in Oxfordshire. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Souldern and the rest of Oxfordshire. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, large and small. Oxford is in our area too, around 16 miles away.
Kitchen extract cleaning in OX27 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Foxhill Lane and Fox Lane, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Fritwell (1 mile south), Clifton (2 miles west), Somerton (2 miles south-west) and Fewcott (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (7 miles north-west), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Headington Quarry (15 miles south), Bure Park (6 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (13 miles west).
Near you in Souldern
In Souldern, that means kitchens and buildings near The Fox pub. For rail, the closest station is Kings Sutton station, about 3.4 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Brackley Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Ardley Castle (2.7 miles south-east).
Souldern: your questions answered
Which fire authority looks after Souldern?
Souldern is in the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you work in villages like Souldern?
Yes, Souldern is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
We clean every part the grease travels through. That means canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge, reached through access panels where needed.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Typically, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote normally follows within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we’ll survey first.
How long will the clean take?
Allow as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. We will confirm the time when we quote.
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How we price kitchen extract cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition we find in the survey
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 we’ll price it together.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- A few general shots of the system
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
The process
Night work is normal for us. 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 single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Souldern.
- 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.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Part by part
Restaurant and pub kitchens
A pub or restaurant cannot afford to cancel a service for a clean. We work overnight and at weekends where that suits, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
Canopy and plenum
The canopy catches the vapour, and the plenum behind the filters is where it first condenses. Both are scraped and degreased inside and out, including the filter housing.