Oxfordshire · OX17
Kitchen extract cleaning in OX17
Responsible for a building in OX17? Our technicians cover Banbury, Grimsbury and Drayton and every street in between, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Areas within OX17
Cleaning and testing we offer in OX17
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Kitchen extract cleaning in OX17: how it works
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. It cools inside the duct and settles as a sticky film that thickens month by month. That film is fuel, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. The work covers discharge points, horizontal duct runs and vertical risers, and common reasons people get in touch are missing paperwork after a change of operator and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction.
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- 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.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
What affects the price in OX17
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Photo reports with every job
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Local landmarks in Banbury
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Saint Paul's, People's Park and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, among other places. Also close by are English Language Training (0.5 miles south-east), Duke of Wellington pub (within half a mile north) and Banbury Academy (0.9 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles east) and Banbury Castle (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Banbury includes Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
Where we work in OX17
Across OX17, from Banbury, Grimsbury and Drayton outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Each extract is cleaned to the same TR19® standard, canopy to 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.
Banbury: Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Horton General Hospital (about 0.8 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Where a hall near Saint Paul's, or anywhere in Banbury, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
After cleaning, we re-test the same points we measured at the start, giving you before and after readings alongside the pictures. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: 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.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, can soak up grease and need attention. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. Those are among the points where we take readings before and after, so the report shows the difference.
Managing agents and facilities teams in OX17
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Questions from OX17
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
Short systems are done in a few hours, while long runs and tall risers take longer and may need more than one visit. Your quote says how long to expect.
Will the clean disrupt our service?
The clean is done when the kitchen is not cooking, working evenings, overnight or at weekends to suit you. We need the equipment switched off and cooled first.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Do you work in OX17?
Yes. We work in OX17 and across Oxfordshire, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in OX17?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.