Oxfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Upper Basildon kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning for Upper Basildon, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A grease trap that needs emptying
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
Kitchen extract cleaning in Upper Basildon, done properly
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Beyond the filters run the plenum, the ducts and risers, the fan and the point where air leaves the building, and grease settles in every one of them. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. Common call-outs are for proof of cleaning requested by an insurer and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19, across extract fans, plenums and filters and vertical risers. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Upper Basildon start: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
Work in a small place like Upper Basildon starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
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
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
- Don’t let the canopy gutters overflow
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. That’s part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Upper Basildon can be planned properly.
- 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.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The number of sites or systems
- Parking and loading at the site
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Any permits to work or inductions
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
For kitchen extract cleaning in Upper Basildon, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Why deal with it now?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere reaching 500 microns or more needs a spot clean straight away. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes. It’s simpler to plan the work at Upper Basildon now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why Upper Basildon businesses choose us
- Every job surveyed first
- Fully insured
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Trading since 2009
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
Towns and villages near Upper Basildon
What else we do in Upper Basildon
Common problems we fix in Upper Basildon
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’s why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
For schools such as Basildon C.E. Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Before you book anyone
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Kitchen extract cleaning in Upper Basildon: the local picture
In Upper Basildon, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Berkshire council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. About 45 miles out from central London, Upper Basildon is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Basildon Park, about 1.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses near Upper Basildon; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Stephen's Church or elsewhere in Upper Basildon, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Upper Basildon and the rest of Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, and Upper Basildon is one of them. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Every address in RG8 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Close by, we work in New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
What’s near Upper Basildon
Around Upper Basildon, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St Andrew's School and The Red Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Pangbourne station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Oxfordshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
FAQs for Upper Basildon
Do you work overnight in Upper Basildon?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Upper Basildon needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which council inspects kitchens in Upper Basildon?
That’s West Berkshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Upper Basildon. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What do I get after the clean?
Yes, a TR19 certificate, along with a photo report. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What accreditations do you hold?
As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, our work sits within an independently audited scheme. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. As a guide, it takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
How much notice should we give?
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.