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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Broadstone
Kitchen extract cleaning in Broadstone, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Stale cooking odours from the system
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
You leave with a date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date is not missed.
Stick to the cleaning interval on the certificate. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval should be looked at again, and grease readings will show it.
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Broadstone
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and each part collects grease. Our clean follows the air from canopy to discharge, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers vertical risers, discharge points and plenums and filters, and common reasons people get in touch are stale cooking odours from the system and extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit. Some call it canopy cleaning, others extract cleaning or duct cleaning, but in Broadstone, as everywhere, the insurer wants the full system cleaned, not just the hood.
A kitchen running fryers and chargrills all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly steams and boils, so we look at the menu as well as the opening hours when we suggest the next date.
Somewhere as small as Broadstone, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Broadstone (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
An overdue clean in Broadstone is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. It 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. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Broadstone
- In business since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Broadstone kitchens: local notes
Broadstone is covered by 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. It’s Maidstone council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Broadstone. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
A TR19® clean in Broadstone does not stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Broadstone, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (8 miles or so).
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Whether your site is on Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Broadstone include Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Broadstone
Around Broadstone, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Kings Head Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Broadstone?
The reason for all this is fire. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. That’s why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
Look out for any of the following:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Leeds Castle is about 3.7 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Before you book anyone
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether a survey comes first
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
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Broadstone questions
Can you work in Broadstone outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Broadstone doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is Broadstone within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Broadstone is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
BESA guidance sets minimums by daily cooking hours: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings can show a shorter interval is needed.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
Our work is to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, and certificates go through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. We have been trading since 2009.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. Without proof, a claim can be refused or reduced, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
In many cases, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
The process
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. Visits to a village like Broadstone are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
Kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. It doesn’t solve:
- A duct that’s holed or coming apart
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A fan motor that has burnt out
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How many systems or sites are involved
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Part by part
Grease filters
Between TR19 cleans, filters still need regular cleaning and we offer a filter exchange service for that. Keeping them clean helps the rest of the system stay cleaner.
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. We clean both inside and out, including the filter housing.