West Berkshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Wickham, West Berkshire
Need kitchen extract cleaning in Wickham? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
Kitchen duct cleaning in Wickham
Any kitchen we clean in Wickham gets exactly the same specification as everywhere else we work. We survey first and take grease readings, then clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. The work covers extract fans, horizontal duct runs and plenums and filters, and the jobs we see most are poor airflow at the canopy and a kitchen taken over without any extract records. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, in Wickham it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and the same readings after the clean show the result.
In a small place like Wickham, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Wickham
Grease that’s left only gets thicker. BESA guidance says the mean should not go above 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes. With notice, the visit to Wickham can be fitted around your bookings and events.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Photo reports with every job
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
When something else is needed
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- 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 call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
Also in Wickham
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the kitchen extract cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Wickham.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, 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, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Before we arrive
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
Common questions in Wickham
Which fire service covers Wickham?
That’s Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Is Wickham within the area you cover?
Yes, Wickham is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do you protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where needed.
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.
When do you clean the extract?
The clean is done when the kitchen is not cooking, so evenings, overnight, early mornings and weekends are all options. Equipment needs to be off and cool before we start.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. We’ll tell you how long when we quote.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Wickham
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. The grease filters stop some, never all of it.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Swithin or elsewhere in Wickham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Part by part
Grease filters
Baffle filters are cleaned as part of every TR19 clean, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. We will tell you if any need replacing.
Ductwork and risers
Grease builds up most where the duct turns. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition we find in the survey
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Grease, kitchens and Wickham
About 58 miles out from central London, Wickham is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Kitchens in Wickham get their food hygiene inspections from West Berkshire council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Benham Park is about 3.7 miles south-east), access may need planning.
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Every kind of commercial site in Wickham, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Reading is in our area too, about 20 miles from Wickham.
We work across RG20 for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Wickham include Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Wickham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Five Bells pub. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, about 3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Sole Common Pond.