Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Chitty
Kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites in Chitty and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Chitty
We have been trading since 2009, cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East and London. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers discharge points, vertical risers and horizontal duct runs, and common reasons people get in touch are extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit and a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Chitty start: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and readings afterwards go into your report.
In a village or hamlet like Chitty, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Chitty (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Chitty?
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. 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.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Chitty, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Proof of insurance
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
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.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Chitty
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- The number of sites or systems
- The times the site is available
- Travel, parking and unloading
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The postcode and the type of business
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, 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 anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Chitty run smoothly.
- You send pictures or we visit, and the system is surveyed from 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.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
Kitchen extract cleaning in Chitty: the local picture
Chitty lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Chitty. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Environmental health officers from Canterbury City council inspect food businesses in Chitty. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Martins Hospital (about 5.8 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Chitty, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in CT3, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Chitty among them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 29 miles away.
Kitchen extract cleaning in CT3 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Around Chitty
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Grove Ferry Picnic Area, among other places. The closest station to Chitty is Herne Bay station, about 4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chitty include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
FAQs for Chitty
Do you cover smaller places like Chitty?
Yes, Chitty is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can the work in Chitty be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Chitty needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What do I get after the clean?
You receive a TR19 certificate and a photo report. The certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report shows before and after pictures, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.