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Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Broadstairs
Our technicians work in Broadstairs on kitchen extract cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Broadstairs
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Send a few photos of the canopy and filters when you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and you will have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in Broadstairs, usually within one working day. If you’re dealing with ductwork thick with old, hardened grease and a system with no record of a TR19 clean, we can help. Some call it canopy cleaning, others extract cleaning or duct cleaning, but a proper TR19® clean in Broadstairs covers all of it, from the hood to the fan.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: grease readings at set points tell us where the heaviest deposits are, and readings afterwards go into your report.
Around a town like Broadstairs, extract cleaning normally means a restaurant, pub, takeaway or the kitchen of a school or care home. Each has a canopy, filters, ductwork and a fan to keep clear of grease.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Broadstairs (CT10, CT9, CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Broadstairs kitchens: local notes
Broadstairs is within about 1 mile of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 76 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 27 takeaways and sandwich shops in Broadstairs and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever food is cooked under a canopy, the extract above it gathers grease and needs cleaning on a schedule. Environmental health officers from Thanet council inspect food businesses in Broadstairs. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
School kitchens, at schools like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle or elsewhere in Broadstairs, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Broadstairs or further out, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Broadstairs is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (40 miles or so).
Kitchen extract cleaning in CT10, CT9 and CT12 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Kitchen extract cleaning is available to premises on High Street, Union Square and Church Road and nearby roads. Broadstairs is on the A254 and A255, so it’s easy for us to get to for kitchen extract cleaning. If your site is just outside Broadstairs, we cover Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Broadstairs
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn and the streets around them. Broadstairs has its own railway station: Broadstairs station. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What we’re called out for in Broadstairs
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. Once it cools inside the ductwork, it condenses onto every surface it touches, building a layer that gets thicker with every service. The grease filters stop some, never all of it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (about 2 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Comparing quotes
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the quote shows VAT
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date is not missed.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
The process
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Send us pictures of the system and we can plan most of a visit in Broadstairs before we arrive.
- 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.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
Honest limits
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A canopy that’s too small or a system that was badly designed
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The condition of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The site address and the type of premises
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
For kitchen extract cleaning in Broadstairs, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Broadstairs questions
Can you work in Broadstairs outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Broadstairs doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Does the sea air around Broadstairs make a difference to kitchen extract cleaning?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Broadstairs than inland. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
What do I get after the clean?
Every clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. Keep them in the maintenance log with the fire risk assessment, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
Do you work in Broadstairs?
Yes. Broadstairs is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. Most jobs take one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. BESA’s minimums run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease that reaches the fan coats the blades and the housing. We isolate it, open it up and degrease it.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens often cook for long hours, frying and grilling, which can put them in BESA’s 3 or 6-monthly bands. We clean after close or before opening.