West Berkshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
West Ilsley kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in West Ilsley, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in West Ilsley
Think of it as a health check for the kitchen’s airways: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. The sign-off is a TR19 certificate with a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers canopies and hoods, vertical risers and discharge points, and the jobs we see most are an extract that no longer clears the smoke and a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history. Canopy cleaning, extract cleaning and duct cleaning are often used to mean the same thing, but in West Ilsley, as everywhere, the insurer wants the full system cleaned, not just the hood.
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.
Somewhere as small as West Ilsley, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- West Ilsley (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in West Ilsley
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. For a kitchen in West Ilsley, keeping that fuel under control is part of the fire risk assessment.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
In and around West Ilsley, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we can’t reach goes on the report.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
Why it’s worth doing now in West Ilsley
Grease that is left only gets thicker. BESA guidance says the mean should not go above 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. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
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When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning will not do:
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Kitchen extracts in West Ilsley
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers West Ilsley. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In West Ilsley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Berkshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in West Ilsley, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
West Ilsley is about 6 miles south-west of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Whether your site is in the middle of West Ilsley or further out, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Oxford, roughly 15 miles from West Ilsley.
Every address in RG20 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Bury Lane and Churchway or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to West Ilsley include Catmore (2 miles south-west), Stanmore (2 miles south), Farnborough (3 miles west), Brightwalton (4 miles south-west) and Brightwalton Green (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles south), Thatcham (10 miles south), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south), Hungerford (12 miles south-west) and Calcot (13 miles south-east).
Near you in West Ilsley
In West Ilsley, that means kitchens and buildings near The Harrow pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
What affects the quote in West Ilsley
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The scale of the work
- The condition we find in the survey
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Different parts, different methods
Ductwork and risers
Horizontal runs collect grease as the air slows and cools. We open access panels along the route and clean each section, recording any that can’t be reached.
Grease filters
Filters need cleaning far more often than the duct, and a filter exchange service can take that off your hands. Clean filters slow the build-up further down the system.
Common questions in West Ilsley
Will you come out to West Ilsley?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and West Ilsley is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can the work in West Ilsley be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in West Ilsley needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, where the photos show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
BESA guidance gives minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on daily cooking hours. Kitchens that fry or grill a lot may need cleaning sooner, which grease thickness testing will show.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19® itself is not law. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve dealt with extract grease.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in West Ilsley?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
The process
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to West Ilsley.
- You send pictures or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.