West Berkshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Wickham Heath, West Berkshire
One call covers TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Wickham Heath, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Wickham Heath
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. The certificate and photo report from each clean in Wickham Heath give you that record for the maintenance log. The work covers plenums and filters, discharge points and vertical risers, and the jobs we see most are fat running down the canopy edge and a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Wickham Heath start: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
A clean in Wickham Heath covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
Work in a small place like Wickham Heath starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Wickham Heath (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Wickham Heath
Kitchens in Wickham Heath get their food hygiene inspections from West Berkshire council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Fire safety in Wickham Heath 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 cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Wickham Heath is West Berkshire Community Hospital, about 4.7 miles east. School kitchens, at schools like Stockcross C.E. School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of St Andrew or elsewhere in Wickham Heath, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Wickham Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Wickham Heath and the rest of West Berkshire. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, and Wickham Heath is one of them. Our Reading page covers sites nearby, about 18 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of RG20 for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Stockcross (1 mile south-east), Boxford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Benham (2 miles south), Bagnor (2 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
What’s near Wickham Heath
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Bell pub. Wickham Heath’s nearest station is Kintbury station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.5 miles south-east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Wickham Heath includes Sole Common Pond.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- An undersized canopy or fan
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
What happens if it’s left?
Leaving the clean until the next refit does not make the grease go away. Fat that was soft and easy to remove hardens with heat and time, and that takes more work to shift. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable. With notice, the visit to Wickham Heath can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why Wickham Heath businesses choose us
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- We diagnose before we treat
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How big the system is
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The site address and the type of premises
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
For kitchen extract cleaning in Wickham Heath, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Wickham Heath questions
Which fire service covers Wickham Heath?
It’s Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Wickham Heath. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Is Wickham Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Wickham Heath?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What do I get after the clean?
A TR19 certificate, plus a full photo report. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
TR19 is not written into law, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 does require the responsible person to manage fire risk. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19 as the standard, and many policies require it.
How it works
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job 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 Wickham Heath.
- 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.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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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 can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Keep grease collection points emptied
Every clean ends with a photo report. Before and after pictures show each part of the system, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Drips, odours and fan noise often mean grease is building, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.