West Berkshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Speen, West Berkshire
Professional kitchen extract cleaning in and around Speen, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Speen
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with pictures of the canopy and filters, and we’ll come back with a fixed price for the work in Speen, usually within one working day. If you’re dealing with an extract that no longer clears the smoke and an inspection that picked up a dirty extract, we can put it right. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Speen start: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
BESA sets minimum intervals by hours of cooking a day: 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.
In a village or hamlet like Speen, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Speen (RG14, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Grease filters
Gaps around filters let fat through to the duct. Each filter is checked as it goes back in, and flag any that don’t.
Extract fan and discharge
At the end of the system is the discharge, and grease can collect there too. We clean it where it can be safely reached, and any limits are recorded.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A fan motor that has burnt out
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
FAQs for Speen
Can you come to Speen after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Speen keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Speen during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Food Standards Agency records list about 7 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Speen. Just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. Without proof, a claim can be refused or reduced, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
A TR19 certificate, plus a full photo report. It records what was cleaned, what wasn’t accessible and the recommended next clean date.
How long will the clean take?
It takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. The survey tells us how long your system will need.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Speen
The FSA’s data shows about 24 pubs and bars and about 6 hotels and guest houses registered in and around Speen, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kitchens in Speen get their food hygiene inspections from West Berkshire council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Speen sits within the area of Royal Berkshire 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Speen, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital about 2.4 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Speen is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Speen gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Speen is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 16 miles from Speen.
Here we cover the RG14 and RG20 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Speen: Bagnor (1 mile north), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Stockcross (1 mile north-west) and Shaw (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Speen
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Victoria Park, St Bartholomew's School and The Starting Gate pub. Speen’s nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.1 miles east) and Donnington Castle (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Rack Marsh.
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. Somewhere like Speen, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We survey the system first, from your pictures and details or on a site visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
How to prepare
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
You get a photo report after every clean. 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.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
Why act early in Speen
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, which is slower to clean. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable. Planning a trip to Speen ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why book with us
- Fully insured
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
For landlords and multi-site operators
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any previous report or certificate
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.