Oxfordshire · OX11
Kitchen extract cleaning in OX11
Responsible for a building in OX11? Our technicians cover Didcot, Great Western Park and Harwell and the rest of the district, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Where we work in OX11
- Didcot
- Great Western Park
- Harwell
- Chilton
- Blewbury
- East Hagbourne
- Upton
- Aston Upthorpe
- South Moreton
- North Moreton
- Aston Tirrold
- Rowstock
- West Hagbourne
- Coscote
- Woodway
- Milton
What we do in OX11
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease trap cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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How kitchen extract cleaning works in OX11
We have been trading since 2009, cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East and London. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. Typical jobs include proof of cleaning requested by an insurer and a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history, across plenums and filters, vertical risers and extract fans.
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- 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.
- 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.
Pricing in OX11
Whatever the type of site, the quote works 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 go through it with you.
What you get with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- We’re fully insured
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Landmarks near Didcot
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Queens Arms, Manor Primary School and UTC Oxfordshire and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (less than half a mile north-west) and Didcot Girls' School (under half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Didcot itself: Didcot Parkway station. Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Where we work in OX11
From Didcot, Great Western Park and Harwell to its smaller places, OX11 has kitchens of every size. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites in OX11 can keep trading.
Didcot: Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Didcot, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Manor Primary School or anywhere near Didcot, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Part by part
Grease filters
Between TR19 cleans, filters still need regular cleaning and we offer a filter exchange service for that. 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. We take the filters out and clean the plenum and housing thoroughly.
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
The reason for all this is fire. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, where burning grease can carry a fire along the ducts and into other parts of the building. For a kitchen in OX11, keeping that fuel under control is part of the fire risk assessment.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Wash or exchange the filters often
Any section without access is marked on the report. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in OX11
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The times the site is available
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
FAQs for OX11
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 work begins.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
It takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. We will confirm the time when we quote.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.