Hertfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire
Kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Ayot St Lawrence. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Ayot St Lawrence
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Any section we can’t reach is recorded on the report and extra access panels can be added. Typical jobs include proof of cleaning requested by an insurer and a kitchen taken over without any extract records, across plenums and filters, horizontal duct runs and canopies and hoods. People looking for “duct cleaning near me” in Ayot St Lawrence typically mean the kitchen extract, and that’s our main job: the whole run from hood to roof, cleaned to TR19® Grease.
A clean in Ayot St Lawrence covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can be reached.
For a kitchen in or near Ayot St Lawrence, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Ayot St Lawrence (AL6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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Kitchen extracts in Ayot St Lawrence
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Ayot St Lawrence. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Ayot St Lawrence is covered by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. It’s St Albans City council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Ayot St Lawrence. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
For schools such as Monk's Walk School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Old St Lawrence Church, or anywhere in Ayot St Lawrence, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Ayot St Lawrence is about 4 miles east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Ayot St Lawrence and the rest of Hertfordshire. Ayot St Lawrence is one of 381 towns, villages and districts in Hertfordshire where we work for commercial clients. Our London page covers sites nearby (24 miles or so).
Work in AL6 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Hill Farm Lane and Bibbs Hall Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Codicote Bottom (1 mile north-east), Ayot St Peter (1 mile south-east), Gustard Wood (1 mile south-west), Codicote (1 mile north-east) and Kimpton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (13 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles south-west), Stevenage (6 miles north-east), St Albans (6 miles south-west), Welwyn Garden City (4 miles south-east) and Harpenden (4 miles west).
Near you in Ayot St Lawrence
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Brocket Arms and Danesbury Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Welwyn North station, about 3.1 miles east. A little further out are Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Howard Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Stocking Springs Wood.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system, and we clear up before we go. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Ayot St Lawrence and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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What a clean won’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- A grease trap that needs emptying
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Ayot St Lawrence
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
What happens if it’s left?
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 right away. Heavy build-up takes longer to remove than regular cleans. Planning a trip to Ayot St Lawrence ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why us?
- Trading since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with pictures after each visit
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
When to call us in Ayot St Lawrence
In Ayot St Lawrence, as anywhere, grease gathers where the air slows down: long horizontal runs, bends, the base of risers and around the fan. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
Shaw's Corner, about 0.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Ayot St Lawrence; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a survey comes first
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
Every clean ends with a photo report. Before and after pictures show each part of the system, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Ayot St Lawrence
Which fire authority looks after Ayot St Lawrence?
That is Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Will you come out to Ayot St Lawrence?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Ayot St Lawrence included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Can you quote from pictures?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
The whole system: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Anything we can’t reach is recorded on the report.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few photos and any previous report.
What do I get after the clean?
A TR19 certificate, plus a full photo report. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The size of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
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 any work starts.