Hampshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Aldershot
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge for commercial sites in Aldershot and across Hampshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
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.
Stick to the cleaning interval on the certificate. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval should be looked at again, and grease readings will show it.
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Aldershot
Insurers often want evidence of regular TR19 cleaning, and some may refuse or reduce a claim when it’s missing. The certificate and photo report from each clean in Aldershot give you that record, ready for the fire risk assessment file. The work covers horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and plenums and filters, and the jobs we see most are ductwork thick with old, hardened grease and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Aldershot? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so we look at the menu as well as the opening hours when we suggest the next date.
In a town like Aldershot, most of the kitchen extracts we are asked about belong to restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Whatever the kitchen, the canopy, filters, duct and fan all collect grease.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Aldershot (GU11, GU12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Aldershot
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, building a layer that gets thicker with every service. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Talavera Junior School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether a survey comes first
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Also in Aldershot
Kitchen extract cleaning around Aldershot
The Food Standards Agency lists about 27 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses as registered food businesses within about 1.5 miles of central Aldershot. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Rushmoor council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Aldershot. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Aldershot is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Commuter trade near Aldershot station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Fleet Community Hospital (about 4.7 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. From the centre of Aldershot to the outskirts, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Aldershot among them. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby (8 miles or so).
We cover every part of the GU11 and GU12 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, East Station Road and High Street, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. With the A323 and A325 close by, Aldershot is easy for our technicians to reach for kitchen extract cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Aldershot
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around All Hallows Catholic School, Prince Consort's Library and Princes Gardens and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Aldershot itself: Aldershot station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north) and Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
FAQs for Aldershot
Which fire authority looks after Aldershot?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Aldershot. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you work in Aldershot outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Aldershot needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
You get both a certificate and a photo report. They belong in the maintenance log, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
Our work is to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, and certificates go through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
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.
Why deal with it now?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. BESA guidance says the mean should not go above 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. A small fault found now is a quick job; the same fault found later can close the site.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- In business since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One number for every site across the South East and London
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. We arrive in Aldershot once you’ve closed and leave the site ready for the morning.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- 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.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
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 work begins.
Advice
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Aldershot
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Parking and loading at the site
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.