Wokingham · RG45
Kitchen extract cleaning in RG45
Running a kitchen in RG45? Our technicians cover Crowthorne, Priestwood and Farley Wood and every street in between, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Where we work in RG45
Our services across RG45
- Grease trap cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ductwork cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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About kitchen extract cleaning in RG45
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, scraping heavy deposits by hand before degreasing. Anything out of reach is noted in the report and extra access panels can be added. We are often asked to deal with an extract that no longer clears the smoke and a system with no record of a TR19 clean, on discharge points, plenums and filters and canopies and hoods.
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
- We survey the system first, from your pictures and details or on a site visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- 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.
- Readings and photos are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
How we quote
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
Getting a quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in RG45, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Near you in Crowthorne
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Crowthorne Church of England Primary School, Edgbarrow Woods and The Prince pub and the streets around them. Also close by are King Edward VI Aston School (under half a mile north-west) and Crowthorne Methodist Church (less than half a mile south-east). Crowthorne’s nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 1 mile south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Crowthorne includes Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Kitchen extract cleaning across RG45: local notes
In RG45, a busy kitchen in a place such as Crowthorne, Priestwood and Farley Wood and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. The right interval comes from hours of use and grease readings.
In England, the Fire Safety Order puts the duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and each certificate and photo report is a record you can keep in your log book.
Crowthorne: Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Pinewood Hospital is the nearest hospital to Crowthorne, about 0.9 miles north. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Crowthorne Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
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
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
Any section without access is marked on the report. That is part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Stick to the cleaning interval on the certificate. BESA guidance links the minimum interval to daily cooking hours, so a change in hours may mean a change in interval, and grease readings will show it.
What affects the quote in RG45
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Part by part
Ductwork and risers
Vertical risers carry the air up through the building, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. Access panels along the riser let us clean it in sections.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Grills, fryers and woks send a lot of fat into the extract, and measured readings show whether the minimum interval is enough.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- An undersized canopy or fan
What happens if it’s left?
A clogged extract doesn’t only raise the fire risk. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky and the fan strains to keep up. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow.
What your quote should include
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What records you will receive afterwards
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in RG45
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in RG45?
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 any work starts.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19® itself is not law. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19 is the benchmark used to show extract grease is under control.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
All of it, from the canopy through to the discharge. Sections with no access are listed on the report, and extra panels can be fitted.
Will I get a certificate after the 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.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.