West Berkshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Upper Green
Kitchen extract cleaning in Upper Green from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Upper Green
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Anything out of reach is noted in the report and extra access panels can be added. Typical jobs include an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer, across horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and canopies and hoods. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Upper Green? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
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.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Upper Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Multi-site and managed buildings
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. In a small place like Upper Green, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Upper Green: your questions answered
Which fire authority looks after Upper Green?
Upper Green is in the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Is Upper Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
Yes, a TR19 certificate, along with a photo report. It records what was cleaned, what wasn’t accessible and the recommended next clean date.
Why do insurers care about 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.
How do you protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
What should I send you?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
When to call us in Upper Green
Grease filters are the first line of defence, and they’re often the weak point. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and it doesn’t stop until it reaches the fan.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
School kitchens, at schools like Inkpen Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Proof of insurance
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Keep the baffle filters clean
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, giving you before and after readings alongside the photos. Your TR19 certificate is then issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. 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.
Upper Green kitchens: local notes
In Upper Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Berkshire council. 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. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Upper Green. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Stargroves is about 2.9 miles south-east), access may need planning. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Michael or elsewhere in Upper Green, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Upper Green to the outskirts, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, Upper Green among them. Our Reading page covers sites nearby, about 22 miles away.
We cover every part of the RG17 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Upper Green
Around Upper Green, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Crown and Garter pub. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Why act early in Upper Green
A clogged extract doesn’t only raise the fire risk. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky and the fan strains to keep up. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next. Planning a trip to Upper Green ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Trading since 2009
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We are fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.