London and the South East
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Thurrock
We cover 26 towns and villages across Thurrock for kitchen extract cleaning, working out of hours with a written report and photos after every visit., done evenings, overnight or at weekends, with a fixed quote before we start and a report with photos afterwards.
Where we work in Thurrock
TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and call or email us for a quick quote.
Largest places
More services in Thurrock
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
Postcode districts
How kitchen extract cleaning works in Thurrock
The canopy over the range is only the start of a kitchen extract system. Beyond the filters run the plenum, the ducts and risers, the fan and the point where air leaves the building, and grease settles in every one of them. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. We are often asked to deal with a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history and a system with no record of a TR19 clean, across canopies and hoods, vertical risers and plenums and filters.
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large 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.
- 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.
How we quote
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Why book with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Trading since 2009
- Fully insured
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Local landmarks in Stanford-le-Hope
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Hassenbrook School Specialist Technology College, Arthur Bugler Primary School and Inn On The Green and the streets around them. Nearby too are St John the Evangelist (0.5 miles east) and Grove House Wood (1 mile south-west). The closest station to Stanford-le-Hope is Stanford-Le-Hope station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north) and Basildon University Hospital (2.5 miles north). Not far away are Stanford Wharf RSPB reserve.
Kitchen extracts across Thurrock
In Thurrock, a busy kitchen in a place such as Stanford-le-Hope, Grays and South Ockendon and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. The right interval comes from hours of use and grease readings.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites across Thurrock don’t have to lose a day. Near the coast in Thurrock, salt and damp speed up corrosion in fans, ducts and dampers, which is worth knowing when systems are inspected.
Stanford-le-Hope: Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St John the Evangelist, or anywhere in Stanford-le-Hope, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Arthur Bugler Primary School or anywhere near Stanford-le-Hope, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What we are called out for in Thurrock
Grease filters are the first line of defence, and they’re often the weak point. Damaged, missing or overloaded filters let grease straight past, and it doesn’t stop until it reaches the fan.
Clients normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
What happens if it’s left?
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, which in a kitchen includes the grease in the extract. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether a survey comes first
- What insurance they carry
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Different parts, different methods
Ductwork and risers
Horizontal runs collect grease as the air slows and cools. Each run is cleaned through its access panels, recording any that cannot be reached.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Restaurants and pubs tend to cook long hours with plenty of frying and grilling, so their cleaning interval is often 3 or 6 months under BESA guidance. Cleans are done after close, overnight or before opening.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
A TR19 certificate notes the date, the location and the technician. File it with the fire risk assessment and the maintenance log so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, which slows build-up further down the system.
Common questions in Thurrock
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and 12-monthly for light use. Grease readings can show a shorter interval is needed.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Do you work in Thurrock?
Yes. Our technicians work in Thurrock, within the South East and London area we cover.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.