Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in East Hill
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in East Hill, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the kitchen extract cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. The timing of a visit to East Hill is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- 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, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in East Hill
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If you have poor airflow at the canopy and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19, we can put it right, from plenums and filters, vertical risers and extract fans onwards. Kitchens in East Hill book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. Either way, the answer is the same: a proper clean and the paperwork to match.
A kitchen running fryers and chargrills all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly steams and boils, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
Somewhere as small as East Hill, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- East Hill (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
The canopy catches the vapour, and the plenum behind the filters is where it first condenses. We clean both inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School kitchens can look lightly used but still need a TR19 clean at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. Holidays make it simple to schedule.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in East Hill
Look up East Hill on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of East Hill. Any of them cooking under a canopy is sending grease into its ductwork every service. East Hill sits within the area of Kent 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. Kitchens in East Hill get their food hygiene inspections from Sevenoaks council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to East Hill is Sevenoaks Hospital, about 4 miles south-west. Where a hall near Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in East Hill, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
East Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For kitchen extract cleaning in and around East Hill, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, East Hill included. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and East Hill is one of them. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 14 miles from East Hill.
Work in TN15 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Cherry Tree Grove, Ashen Grove Road and East Hill Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Knatts Valley (1 mile south-east), Romney Street (1 mile south-west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile north) and Woodlands (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in East Hill
In East Hill, that means kitchens and buildings near Kemsing Down, among other places. East Hill’s nearest station is Shoreham (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Otford Heritage Centre (2.8 miles south-west).
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
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 on a regular cycle.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
Kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- 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)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in East Hill?
In East Hill, as anywhere, grease gathers where the air slows down: long horizontal runs, bends, the base of risers and around the fan. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Stale cooking odours from the system
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around East Hill (Lullingstone Castle is about 2.2 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care.
What to look for in a quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What paperwork you get at the end
Places near East Hill
Other services in East Hill
East Hill questions
Which fire authority looks after East Hill?
That is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you work overnight in East Hill?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in East Hill keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. As a guide, it takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
What do I get after the clean?
You get both a certificate and a photo report. They belong in the maintenance log so they’re to hand when an insurer asks.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, where the photos show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The size of the system
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
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. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.