West Berkshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Winterbourne, West Berkshire
We cover Winterbourne for kitchen extract cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
Common problems we fix in Winterbourne
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. The usual reason is a lack of access panels, so nobody could get to them. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
Shaw House, about 2.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Winterbourne; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Winterbourne
Many insurers ask for proof that the extract has been cleaned to TR19, and a claim can be refused or reduced without it. The certificate and photo report from each clean in Winterbourne give you that record, ready for the fire risk assessment file. Common call-outs are for rancid smells from grease in the duct and proof of cleaning requested by an insurer, on vertical risers, plenums and filters and horizontal duct runs. Most calls from Winterbourne come after an insurer, an EHO or a fire officer asks to see the last TR19 certificate. Either way, the answer is the same: a proper clean and the paperwork to match.
A kitchen running fryers and chargrills all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly steams and boils, so we look at the menu as well as the opening hours when we suggest the next date.
In a village or hamlet like Winterbourne, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s 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.
- Where
- Winterbourne (RG20, RG14)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Grease filters
Filters need cleaning far more often than the duct, and a filter exchange service can take that off your hands. Keeping them clean helps the rest of the system stay cleaner.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the grease filters sits the plenum, which daily cleaning never reaches. With the filters out, the plenum is scraped and degreased.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
What you pay 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.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- An undersized canopy or fan
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
Nearby places to Winterbourne
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Common questions in Winterbourne
Do you cover smaller places like Winterbourne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which council inspects kitchens in Winterbourne?
The local authority for Winterbourne is West Berkshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What do I get after the clean?
Every clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. They belong in the maintenance log, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before we start.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Winterbourne kitchens: local notes
Winterbourne, about 54 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Winterbourne sits within the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
A hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital, about 3.6 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Mary Hare School or anywhere near Winterbourne, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Winterbourne is about 3 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Winterbourne and the rest of West Berkshire. Winterbourne is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Reading is in our area too, around 16 miles away.
Work in RG20 and RG14 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Winterbourne include North Heath (2 miles north), Boxford (2 miles west), Chieveley (2 miles north-east), Donnington (2 miles south) and Downend (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Winterbourne
Typical jobs here are in premises near Trinity School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.1 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date is not missed.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Winterbourne run smoothly.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before work begins.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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, which is where we come in.