Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Ashbank
One call covers kitchen extract cleaning in Ashbank, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
Ashbank questions
Will you come out to Ashbank?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which fire authority looks after Ashbank?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Ashbank. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
Out of hours: evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. The equipment is switched off and left to cool, and we hand the kitchen back ready for the next service.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where needed.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. 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.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Ashbank
We have been trading since 2009, cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East and London. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. The work covers extract fans, canopies and hoods and vertical risers, and the jobs we see most are grease drips onto cooking equipment and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction. Kitchens in Ashbank book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. We handle the clean and the paperwork in one visit.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, so that is where most of the work in Ashbank goes.
In a small place like Ashbank, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Ashbank (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. Both are scraped and degreased inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
Ductwork and risers
Long flat runs of duct are where grease collects. We open access panels along the route and clean each section, recording any that cannot be reached.
Nearby places to Ashbank
Other services in Ashbank
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Ashbank: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 9 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Ashbank, up to about a mile and a half out. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Food hygiene inspections in Ashbank are the job of Maidstone council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Ashbank sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hospital like KIMS hospital, about 3.6 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Leeds Castle, about 0.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Ashbank; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Ashbank to the outskirts, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Ashbank among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: ME17. That includes premises on George Lane and Wykeham Grove and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ashbank
In Ashbank, that means kitchens and buildings near The George Inn. Ashbank’s nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Why deal with it now?
Leaving the clean until the next refit does not make the grease go away. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, which is slower to clean. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Ashbank is calmer for everyone.
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Trading since 2009
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ashbank
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- How big the system is
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How easy every part is to reach
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- A few general shots of the system
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Ashbank before we set off.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before any work starts.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.