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Kitchen extraction cleaning in Dedham Heath
Kitchen extract cleaning in Dedham Heath, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
Kitchen extract cleaning in Dedham Heath, done properly
Any kitchen we clean in Dedham Heath gets exactly the same specification as everywhere else we work. We survey first and take grease readings, then clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. Common call-outs are for fat running down the canopy edge and a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history, on vertical risers, discharge points and canopies and hoods. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, in Dedham Heath it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and readings afterwards go into your report.
Somewhere as small as Dedham Heath, 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Dedham Heath (CO7, CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Dedham Heath and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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What happens if it’s left?
An overdue clean in Dedham Heath is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. The job takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends so you don’t lose a service. Waiting only adds grease and risk. Somewhere as small as Dedham Heath, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A fixed price before any work starts
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
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Dedham Heath: your questions answered
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Dedham Heath during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Dedham Heath. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Can the work in Dedham Heath be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Dedham Heath keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
Is Dedham Heath in your area?
Yes. We cover Dedham Heath and the rest of Essex, within our South East and London area. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
Different parts, different methods
Restaurant and pub kitchens
A pub or restaurant can’t afford to cancel a service for a clean. Overnight and weekend cleans keep the kitchen trading, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
What we’re called out for in Dedham Heath
Hours of cooking are the biggest factor. 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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Where a hall near Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Dedham Heath, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What paperwork you get at the end
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Dedham Heath
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Dedham Heath and across Essex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Kitchen extracts in Dedham Heath
There are about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Dedham Heath, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. Dedham Heath is covered by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Environmental health officers from Tendring council inspect food businesses in Dedham Heath. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Castle House is about 0.5 miles north), access may need planning. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Dedham Heath is Severalls Hospital, about 4.7 miles west.
Dedham Heath is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Dedham Heath, please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Dedham Heath. Dedham Heath is one of 644 places in Essex we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page, about 26 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: CO7 and CO11. We cover sites on Coggeshall Road, The Heath and Dedham Meade and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Lamb Corner (1 mile west), Dedham (1 mile north), Ardleigh Heath (1 mile south-west), Ardleigh (1 mile south) and Stratford St Mary (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Dedham Heath
Around Dedham Heath, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Anchor Inn and Manningtree High School, among other places. The closest station to Dedham Heath is Manningtree station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Little Wenham Castle (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Dedham Heath includes Cattawade Marshes.