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Kitchen extraction cleaning in Tetsworth
For TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Tetsworth, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
Kitchen extract cleaning in Tetsworth: the local picture
We cover Tetsworth, about 42 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Food hygiene inspections in Tetsworth are the job of South Oxfordshire 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Tetsworth Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Adwell House is about 1.4 miles south), access may need planning.
Tetsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX9 postcode area, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, Tetsworth among them. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby (10 miles or so).
Every address in OX9 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on High Street, Swan Gardens and Back Street and nearby roads. Close by, we work in North Weston (2 miles north), Milton Common (3 miles north-west), Albury (3 miles north-west), Great Haseley (3 miles west) and Tiddington (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (3 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Tetsworth
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Swan pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Thame Museum (2.9 miles north) and Thame Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm and Bald Hill.
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Tetsworth
Many insurers ask for proof that the extract has been cleaned to TR19, and some may refuse or reduce a claim when it’s missing. For a kitchen in Tetsworth, our certificate and photo report give you that record for the maintenance log. Typical jobs include rancid smells from grease in the duct and a kitchen taken over without any extract records, across horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and extract fans. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, which is why a TR19® clean in Tetsworth goes well beyond the canopy.
In a village or hamlet like Tetsworth, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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, whatever the size of the place.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Tetsworth (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
The kitchen is left clean and ready for the next service. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, so you can start cooking as normal.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Questions from Tetsworth
Can the work in Tetsworth be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Tetsworth?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Tetsworth. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
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.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
BESA guidance sets minimums by daily cooking hours: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and 12-monthly for light use. Measured grease levels set the real interval.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Tetsworth?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
When to call us in Tetsworth
We often find duct sections that haven’t been cleaned since they were installed. The usual reason is a lack of access panels, so nobody could get to them. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
What we are most often called out for:
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Thame Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Tetsworth, about 2.8 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they recommend a next date
Places near Tetsworth
What else we do in Tetsworth
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Tetsworth, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and send you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
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Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A canopy that’s too small or a system that was badly designed
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How big the system is
- How easy every part is to reach
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
For kitchen extract cleaning in Tetsworth, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Why deal with it now?
If your kitchen in Tetsworth is past its cleaning date, it’s worth booking now. The job takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends so you do not lose a service. Waiting only adds grease and risk. A planned visit to Tetsworth is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Tetsworth
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A written report with pictures after each visit
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.