Hampshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Wivelrod
We cover Wivelrod for TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
Kitchen extract cleaning in Wivelrod
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and plenums and filters, and common reasons people get in touch are heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs and fat running down the canopy edge. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Wivelrod? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
Most kitchens in Wivelrod fall into one of BESA’s three bands: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and yearly for light use, with grease readings setting the real interval.
Somewhere as small as Wivelrod, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Wivelrod (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Wivelrod
Grease that’s left only gets thicker. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 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. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Wivelrod is calmer for everyone.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What you get with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost or how to check a contractor.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Wivelrod
In Wivelrod, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from East Hampshire council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Wivelrod sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Bentworth Hall, about 0.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Wivelrod; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Alton Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Wivelrod, about 2 miles east. Where a hall near Chapel of Alton Abbey, or anywhere in Wivelrod, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Every kind of commercial site in Wivelrod, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Wivelrod among them. We also work in Reading, around 21 miles away.
We cover every part of the GU34 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. If your site is just outside Wivelrod, we cover Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Wivelrod
The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Wivelrod includes King's Hill.
Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
How the job changes from site to site
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.
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge is where air leaves the building, and grease can collect there too. We clean it where it can be safely reached, and any limits are recorded.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Wivelrod
Do you work in villages like Wivelrod?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Wivelrod is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Wivelrod?
That’s East Hampshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Wivelrod. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
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.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.
Will the clean disrupt our service?
The clean is done when the kitchen isn’t cooking, so evenings, overnight, early mornings and weekends are all options. Equipment needs to be off and cool before any work starts.
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How the visit works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Wivelrod.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in Wivelrod, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
After cleaning, we re-test the same points we measured at the start, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as photos. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Wivelrod
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
What affects the quote in Wivelrod
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How many systems or sites are involved
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any previous report or certificate
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.