Wokingham · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Whistley Green
Kitchen extract cleaning in Whistley Green, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Whistley Green
Across Whistley Green, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. The work covers vertical risers, plenums and filters and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are poor airflow at the canopy and proof of cleaning requested by an insurer. Whether you call it kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning or kitchen duct cleaning, it’s the job we do every week across Wokingham.
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, with grease readings setting the real interval.
In a small place like Whistley Green, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Whistley Green (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Whistley Green
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Whistley Green
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition we find in the survey
- Parking and loading at the site
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
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 get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Whistley Green can be planned properly.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Keep grease collection points emptied
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date is not missed.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. A daily wipe is not a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In a care home or hospital, the kitchen may cook every day of the year. We plan the clean around meal times and work in a contained, tidy way with as little disruption as possible.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease that reaches the fan coats the blades and the housing. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned as part of the TR19 clean.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Whistley Green
Which environmental health team covers Whistley Green?
Food hygiene inspections in Whistley Green are carried out by Wokingham council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you cover smaller places like Whistley Green?
Yes, Whistley Green is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Normally, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
What do I get after the clean?
You get both a certificate and a photo report. They belong in the maintenance log, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Will the clean disrupt our service?
We work around your hours. Most kitchens book us overnight or at weekends and the kitchen is ready to cook when we leave.
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Whistley Green
Hours of cooking are the biggest factor. Under BESA guidance, heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means a clean at least every 3 months, moderate use every 6 months and light use every 12. They are minimums: measured grease levels set the real interval.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
Term dates shape school work: for a school like St Nicholas Church of England Primary, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Kitchen extracts in Whistley Green
Food Standards Agency data counts about 16 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 5 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Whistley Green. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. In Whistley Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Wokingham council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Fire safety in Whistley Green falls to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Whistley Green is Wokingham Hospital, about 3.5 miles south.
Whistley Green is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. From the centre of Whistley Green to the outskirts, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Whistley Green is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover for kitchen extract cleaning.
Work in RG10 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Lodge Road, Broadwater Lane and Nursery Gardens, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Close by, we work in Hurst (1 mile south-east), Twyford (1 mile north), Ruscombe (1 mile north), Charvil (1 mile north-west) and Woodley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
What’s near Whistley Green
In Whistley Green, that means kitchens and buildings near Loddon Nature Reserve, Waingels College and Elephant and Castle pub. Whistley Green’s nearest station is Twyford station, about 1 mile north. A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Lavells Lake and Sonning Hill.