Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Bitchet Green
One call covers kitchen extract cleaning in Bitchet Green, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Bitchet Green
The canopy over the range is only the start of a kitchen extract system. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and each part collects grease. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. If you have ductwork thick with old, hardened grease and a kitchen taken over without any extract records, we can help. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, it’s the job we do every week across Kent.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: grease readings at set points tell us where the heaviest deposits are, and readings afterwards go into your report.
Somewhere as small as Bitchet Green, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Bitchet Green (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Bitchet Green
Look up Bitchet Green on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Bitchet Green. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. Environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council inspect food businesses in Bitchet Green. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Fire safety in Bitchet Green falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Bitchet Green is Sevenoaks Hospital, about 2.8 miles north-west. School kitchens, at schools like St Lawrence Church of England Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Sites in Bitchet Green get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Bitchet Green among them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 12 miles from Bitchet Green.
Every address in TN15 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Around Bitchet Green
Typical jobs here are in premises near Sevenoaks Preparatory School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. The closest station to Bitchet Green is Kemsing station, about 2.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Bitchet Green includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, and equipment can be switched back on once we have gone.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. 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.
What affects the quote in Bitchet Green
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- What state the system is in
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Bitchet Green
Who is the fire and rescue service for Bitchet Green?
That’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you work at weekends in Bitchet Green?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
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.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
BESA guidance gives minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on daily cooking hours. Kitchens that fry or grill a lot may need cleaning sooner, which grease thickness testing will show.
The process
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Bitchet Green and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by pictures or a visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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What we are called out for in Bitchet Green
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 from there it travels on to the fan.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Grease smells coming from the extract
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Ightham Mote is about 1 mile south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
What your quote should include
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether a survey comes first