Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Brabourne
Kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites in Brabourne and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Brabourne
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are often asked to deal with an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer, on horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and extract fans. When a restaurant in Brabourne asks for duct cleaning, it’s nearly always the kitchen extract they mean, and that is exactly what we do: the whole run from hood to roof, cleaned to TR19® Grease.
A kitchen running fryers and chargrills all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly steams and boils, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
In a village or hamlet like Brabourne, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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, whatever the size of the place.
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, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Brabourne (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Brabourne
Brabourne 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. About 53 miles out from central London, Brabourne is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; William Harvey Hospital is the nearest hospital to Brabourne, about 3.6 miles west. Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Brabourne, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For kitchen extract cleaning in and around Brabourne, please call 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Brabourne included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (22 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: TN25. Streets in the area include The Street and Canterbury Road, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Close by, we work in Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Brabourne
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Five Bells pub, among other places. Brabourne’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Open spaces near Brabourne include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Brabourne
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Brabourne Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Proof of insurance
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Brabourne
Other services in Brabourne
The process
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits, and we clear up before we go. Somewhere as small as Brabourne, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. File it with the fire risk assessment and the maintenance log so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
What happens if it’s left?
An overdue clean in Brabourne is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. The job takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits, and we fit around your opening hours. Every extra month adds grease. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
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 go through it with you.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Fully insured
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- A fan motor that has burnt out
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
How the job changes from site to site
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Even a kitchen that cooks only a few hours a day needs cleaning at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. School holidays are an easy time to do it.
Ductwork and risers
Long flat runs of duct are where grease collects. Each run is cleaned through its access panels, recording any that cannot be reached.
Questions from Brabourne
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Brabourne?
Brabourne is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can you come to Brabourne after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Brabourne doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before work begins.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
Everything from canopy to discharge: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.
Do you work in Brabourne?
Yes. We cover Brabourne and across Kent, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.