Oxfordshire · RG8
Kitchen extract cleaning in RG8
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across RG8, covering Purley on Thames, Goring and Pangbourne. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Where we work in RG8
- Purley on Thames
- Goring
- Pangbourne
- Woodcote
- Mapledurham
- Upper Basildon
- Streatley
- South Stoke
- Whitchurch Hill
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Ashampstead
- Checkendon
- Cray's Pond
- New Town
- Hungerford Green
- Sulham
- Tidmarsh
- Elvendon
- Aldworth
- Ashampstead Green
- Hook End
- Lower Basildon
- Stubbles
- Stoke Row
Our services across RG8
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Across Oxfordshire
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Our kitchen extract cleaning service in RG8
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Send a few photos of the canopy and filters when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and you will have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in RG8, typically within one working day. The work covers vertical risers, discharge points and plenums and filters, and common reasons people get in touch are grease smells coming from the extract and an extract that no longer clears the smoke.
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
How we quote
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A written report with photos after every visit
Getting a quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in RG8, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Landmarks near Purley on Thames
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Roebuck pub, Purley CofE Primary School and Round Copse. Other local landmarks include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west) and Church of St Mary (under half a mile east). Purley on Thames’s nearest station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Purley on Thames includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Kitchen extract cleaning across RG8: local notes
In RG8, a busy kitchen in a place such as Purley on Thames, Goring and Pangbourne 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 a TR19® certificate and photo report give you a record of the work.
Purley on Thames: If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Purley on Thames, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. School kitchens, at schools like Purley CofE Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Managing agents and facilities teams in RG8
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
After cleaning, we re-test the same points we measured at the start, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as pictures. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How big the system is
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Why act early?
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, and that takes more work to shift. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What paperwork you get at the end
RG8 questions
What do I get after the clean?
Yes, a TR19 certificate, along with a photo report. It records what was cleaned, what wasn’t accessible and the recommended next clean date.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Grease-filled ducts can carry fire well beyond the kitchen. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
We are members of Vent Hygiene Elite, the scheme run by BESCA, and we clean to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.