Surrey · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Dorking
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Dorking, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Dorking?
A lot of duct grease gets there because the filters let it through. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and it does not stop until it reaches the fan.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Fat running down the canopy edge
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Headley Court about 4.8 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they recommend a next date
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Dorking
Any kitchen we clean in Dorking 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. If you’re dealing with an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19 and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer, we can put it right, from extract fans, horizontal duct runs and canopies and hoods onwards. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Dorking start: a system that’s clean inside, not just on the surface, and a certificate that proves it.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: grease readings at set points tell us where the heaviest deposits are, and readings afterwards go into your report.
In a town like Dorking, most of the kitchen extracts we are asked about belong to restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Each has a canopy, filters, ductwork and a fan to keep clear of grease, and each is cleaned to the same TR19® standard.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Dorking (RH4, RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Common questions in Dorking
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Dorking?
It’s Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Dorking. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can school kitchens in Dorking be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Dorking. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
When do you clean the extract?
When the kitchen is closed, at whatever time suits you. We need the equipment cool, and we leave the kitchen ready to cook.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Is Dorking in your area?
Yes. Dorking is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
All of it, from the canopy through to the discharge. Sections with no access are listed on the report, and extra panels can be fitted.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Dorking
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The times the site is available
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- A single visit or a regular plan
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Dorking
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
Kitchen extracts in Dorking
The Food Standards Agency lists about 11 pubs and bars and about 4 hotels and B&Bs as registered food businesses within about 1.5 miles of central Dorking. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Kitchens in Dorking get their food hygiene inspections from Mole Valley council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Dorking sits within the area of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
School kitchens, at schools like St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near Church of St Paul, or anywhere in Dorking, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Dorking and the rest of Surrey. Dorking is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work for kitchen extract cleaning. We also work in Guildford, around 11 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: RH4 and RH5. We cover sites on High Street, Station Road and London Road and the roads around them. Dorking is on the A24 and A25, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for kitchen extract cleaning. Other places close to Dorking include Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Around Dorking
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Wheatsheaf Public House, The Ashcombe School and Deepdene Terrace, among other places. Nearby too are The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system, and we clear up before we go. Sites in a town like Dorking rarely need to lose trading hours, as the work fits around them.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Between visits
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date is not missed.
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.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.