Surrey · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Blackheath, Surrey
Our technicians work in Blackheath on TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Blackheath
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
Kitchen duct cleaning in Blackheath
We’ve been trading since 2009, cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East and London. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers vertical risers, horizontal duct runs and discharge points, and the jobs we see most are a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate and years of baked-on grease in the ducts. Need a TR19 duct cleaning contractor for Blackheath? We’ve been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
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.
In a village or hamlet like Blackheath, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Blackheath (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Blackheath.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- 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.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Blackheath
How fast grease builds up depends mostly on how long the kitchen cooks each day. BESA guidance sets minimum cleaning intervals of every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours, and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. They are minimums: measured grease levels set the real interval.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St. Luke’s Hospital is the nearest hospital to Blackheath, about 2.6 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- If they look at the system before pricing
Grease, kitchens and Blackheath
Blackheath is covered by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Blackheath get their food hygiene inspections from Waverley council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
For schools such as Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. For kitchens close to Chilworth station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Blackheath is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the GU4 postcode area, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Blackheath is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey we cover for commercial clients.
We cover every part of the GU4 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. If your site is just outside Blackheath, we cover Chilworth (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (2 miles north-west), Shalford (2 miles west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Farnham (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Blackheath
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Percy Arms. The closest station to Blackheath is Chilworth station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
More services for Blackheath
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
At the end of the system is the discharge, which can collect grease and stain the surface around it. We clean it where it can be safely reached, and any limits are recorded.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum is out of sight behind the filters, so it’s easy to forget. With the filters out, the plenum is scraped and degreased.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
FAQs for Blackheath
Can you get to a site in Blackheath?
Yes, Blackheath is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Blackheath?
Food hygiene inspections in Blackheath are carried out by Waverley council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
How long will the clean take?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. As a guide, it takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
That comes down mainly to daily cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. We will recommend a date after measuring the grease.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Grease and dirty water are collected and taken off site, so you can start cooking as normal.
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.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.