Hampshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Stoke, Hampshire
Kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Stoke. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Stoke, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Related advice
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Stoke
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. The sign-off is a TR19 certificate with a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and extract fans, and people most often call us about an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer and a kitchen taken over without any extract records. When a restaurant in Stoke asks for duct cleaning, it’s nearly always the kitchen extract they mean, and that is exactly what we do: canopy to fan, to TR19® Grease.
Access decides how thorough a clean can be. Sections without access panels are recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted so they’re cleaned next time.
In a village or hamlet like Stoke, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Stoke (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
Any section without access is marked on the report. That’s part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
What affects the quote in Stoke
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
- Travel, parking and unloading
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Problems your staff have spotted
For kitchen extract cleaning in Stoke, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
Common questions in Stoke
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Stoke?
That’s Basingstoke and Deane council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Stoke. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Do you work overnight in Stoke?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Stoke needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
How long will the clean take?
Short systems are done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. Your quote says how long to expect.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where needed.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, our work sits within an independently audited scheme. We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 too, and we’re fully insured.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Other services in Stoke
Why act early in Stoke
Grease that is left only gets thicker. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Heavy build-up takes longer to remove than regular cleans. Planning a trip to Stoke 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 work begins.
What you get with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- We’re fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
Part by part
Grease filters
Between TR19 cleans, filters still need regular cleaning and we offer a filter exchange service for that. Keeping them clean helps the rest of the system stay cleaner.
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. Both are scraped and degreased inside and out, including the filter housing.
Kitchen extracts in Stoke
At about 60 miles from central London, Stoke sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Food hygiene inspections in Stoke are the job of Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Andover War Memorial Hospital about 4.6 miles south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Mary Bourne Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Stoke and the rest of Hampshire. Stoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (23 miles or so).
Work in SP11 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
Around Stoke
In Stoke, that means kitchens and buildings near White Hart pub. For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.