Oxfordshire · OX15
Kitchen extract cleaning in OX15
Running a kitchen in OX15? We cover Bloxham, Bodicote and Hook Norton and the rest of the district, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Areas within OX15
- Bloxham
- Bodicote
- Hook Norton
- Deddington
- Lower Brailes
- Milcombe
- Wroxton
- Hornton
- Barford St Michael
- Shutford
- Sibford Ferris
- Sibford Gower
- Broughton
- Clifton
- North Newington
- Ratley
- Shenington
- Swalcliffe
- South Newington
- Epwell
- Hempton
- Upper Brailes
- Barford St John
- Burdrop
- Horley
- Sun Rising
- Tadmarton
- Wigginton
- Alkerton
- Balscote
- Sutton-under-Brailes
- Milton
- Edgehill
- Neithrop
- Grimsbury
- Ruscote
- Drayton
Our services across OX15
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Extract fan cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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How kitchen extract cleaning works in OX15
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. The work covers discharge points, canopies and hoods and plenums and filters, and people most often call us about stale cooking odours from the system and cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey.
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, 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 as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- You send pictures or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- 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.
What you’ll pay
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Local landmarks in Bloxham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Church of St Mary, Bloxham Church of England Primary School and The Warriner School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Banbury station, about 3.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Horton General Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Kitchen extract cleaning around OX15
Across OX15, from Neithrop, Grimsbury and Ruscote outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
In England, the Fire Safety Order puts the duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and a TR19® certificate and photo report give you a record of the work.
Bloxham: A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Bloxham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Broughton Castle is about 1.7 miles north-west), access may need planning.
Common problems we fix in OX15
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Stale cooking odours from the system
What affects the quote in OX15
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Any permits to work or inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- A few general shots of the system
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, 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.
What staff can safely do
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Why deal with it now?
Grease that’s left only gets thicker. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere reaching 500 microns or more needs a spot clean straight away. Heavy build-up takes longer to remove than regular cleans.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get at the end
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- A fan motor that has burnt out
Common questions in OX15
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Do you work in OX15?
Yes. We cover OX15 and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
You receive a TR19 certificate and a photo report. Certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report includes before and after pictures, grease readings and the recommended next clean date.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19 is not written into law, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and 12-monthly for light use. Grease readings can show a shorter interval is needed.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.