BBQ deep clean in Exeter
Professional bbq deep clean services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-160
Typical Duration
1.5-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional BBQ deep clean to get your grill ready for summer cooking. Grease, carbon, and grime properly removed - not just surface brushed.
When Did You Last Properly Clean It?
Quick brush between cooks doesn't cut it. Over time, your BBQ gets a coating of burnt-on grease and carbon that affects how it cooks and can even be a fire risk. A proper deep clean gets it back to cooking properly and looking decent again.
💡 Pro tip: Clean BBQ at start of season, not end. Much nicer cooking on a clean grill, and it'll have sat unused for months anyway - needs freshening up.
What Proper Cleaning Achieves
| ✅ Deep Clean | ❌ Quick Brush |
|---|---|
| Grates properly degreased | Surface wipe, grease remains |
| Burners clear of blockages | Uneven flames, hot spots |
| Interior carbon removed | Flare-ups and smoke |
| Ready for proper cooking | Still tastes of last year's dinner |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Component | What I Do |
|---|---|
| Grates | Soak, scrub, degrease properly |
| Burners | Clear holes, check gas flow |
| Interior | Scrape carbon, remove grease buildup |
| Flavor Bars | Clean or advise on replacement |
| Exterior | Clean and polish stainless if applicable |
📦 You're Left With
- Grates clean and ready to cook on
- Burners working evenly
- Reduced flare-up risk
- BBQ you're not embarrassed to use
Pricing Guide
| BBQ Condition | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Regular maintenance (yearly clean) | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-110 |
| Neglected (years of buildup) | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-160 |
| Light clean-up | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Replacement parts extra if needed.
Perfect For...
✅ Start of BBQ season - get it ready for summer
✅ House sale - grubby BBQ puts buyers off
✅ Never been done - finally sort it properly
✅ Regular maintenance - keep it cooking well
Why Choose Us for BBQ deep clean in Exeter?
Grease and carbon properly removed
Grates cleaned or replaced if needed
Burners checked and cleaned
BBQ ready for the season
What to Expect
Step 1: Strip It Down
Remove grates, burners, flavor bars, and anything else that comes out. See what we're dealing with underneath all that carbon.
Step 2: Clean Everything
Proper degreasing and scrubbing of all components. Scrape interior surfaces, clear burner holes, get grates actually clean.
Step 3: Reassemble and Test
Put it back together, check burners light evenly, make sure everything's working as it should.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to maintain it yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Products you'll need
- BBQ degreaser (proper stuff, not washing up liquid)
- Wire brush or scraper
- Bucket for soaking grates
- Gloves (this is mucky work)
- Old cloths or newspaper
📐 Cleaning process
- Remove and soak grates in degreaser overnight
- Brush off loose carbon from interior
- Clear burner holes with wire or drill bit
- Scrub flavor bars or heat deflectors
- Wipe down exterior
- Reassemble and test burners
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using oven cleaner - damages some finishes
- Forgetting to clear burner holes - uneven heat
- Reassembling while still wet - promotes rust
- Not checking gas connections - potential leak
💡 Pro trick: For really stubborn grate grime, heat the BBQ up hot for 10 minutes first. Makes the carbon brittle and easier to scrape off. Then do the deep clean.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Replacement parts? If grates or burners are beyond saving, I can advise on replacements. Often cheaper to replace knackered grates than spend hours trying to save them.
Gas smell? If you smell gas when it's meant to be off, turn off at bottle and call a Gas Safe engineer. That's not a cleaning issue, that's a safety issue.
Covered storage? If you leave your BBQ uncovered all winter, it'll need more work to bring back. Get a cover - saves you money on cleaning and parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a deep clean involve?
Strip down the grates, flavor bars, burners - basically everything that comes out. Scrub and degrease it all properly, scrape carbon buildup from inside, clean the exterior. Put it back together working properly. It's the clean your BBQ should get yearly but probably hasn't had in years.
Can you clean my rusty old BBQ?
Depends how far gone it is. Surface rust on grates can be cleaned or they can be replaced. Rusty burners or structural rust is a different story - might not be worth saving. I'll have a look and give you honest advice about repair versus replacement.
Do I need to provide cleaning products?
No - I bring proper BBQ degreasers and tools. The stuff you need for burnt-on grease isn't the same as normal household cleaners. I've got what works.
How often should a BBQ be deep cleaned?
Once a year minimum if you use it regularly - start of BBQ season is typical. More often if you're a heavy user. Little-and-often brushing after each cook helps, but doesn't replace a proper deep clean now and then.
What about the gas connections?
I'll check they're not blocked and everything's connected properly, but I'm not Gas Safe registered so can't do actual gas work. If there's a gas problem, you'll need a proper gas engineer. Most BBQ issues are just grime though, not gas faults.
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