Hampshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Farnborough, Hampshire
For TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Farnborough, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
Kitchen extract cleaning in Farnborough
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, scraping heavy deposits by hand before degreasing. Any section we can’t reach is recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted. Common call-outs are for a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and rancid smells from grease in the duct, on discharge points, canopies and hoods and horizontal duct runs. Most calls from Farnborough come after an insurer, an EHO or a fire officer asks to see the last TR19 certificate. Either way, the answer is the same: a proper clean and the paperwork to match.
Most kitchens in Farnborough fall into one of BESA’s three bands: every 3 months for 12–16 hours, every 6 months for 6–12 hours and every 12 months for 2–6 hours, adjusted by what the grease readings show.
Many kitchens in a town like Farnborough were fitted into buildings built for something else, so duct runs can be awkward, with bends, long horizontal sections and too few access panels. Where the duct cannot be reached, new panels can be fitted, and anything left uncleaned is recorded on the report.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Farnborough (GU14, GU11, GU17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. Fat that was soft and easy to remove hardens with heat and time, and that takes more work to shift. Regular cleans keep each visit shorter. A fresh certificate on file is the best thing to have when someone asks to see your records.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Farnborough
- In business since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Canopies vary from a single hood to long runs over several appliances, each section is cleaned and photographed before and after.
Extract fan and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, can soak up grease and need attention. Where they can be cleaned, they are, and the report notes anything that cannot.
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Farnborough?
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Frying, grilling and roasting send far more fat into the canopy than steaming or boiling, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Frimley Park Hospital is the nearest hospital to Farnborough, about 2 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Proof of insurance
Also near Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
Kitchen extract cleaning around Farnborough
Food Standards Agency records include about 28 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 5 hotels and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Farnborough. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. The fire and rescue service for Farnborough is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Farnborough, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Rushmoor council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Tower Hill Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Christopher or elsewhere in Farnborough, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU14, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. Guildford is in our area too, about 9 miles from Farnborough.
We work across the GU14, GU11 and GU17 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Being close to the A325 and A327, Farnborough is simple for us to get to for kitchen extract cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Farnborough is among the bigger places we cover in Hampshire for kitchen extract cleaning.
Around Farnborough
Around Farnborough, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Tilly Shilling pub, Henry Tyndale School and Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area. Also close by are National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east) and Cove School (0.6 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
FAQs for Farnborough
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Farnborough in the summer holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 35 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Farnborough. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Farnborough?
Fire safety enforcement in Farnborough is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What do I get after the clean?
A TR19 certificate, plus a full photo report. It records what was cleaned, what wasn’t accessible and the recommended next clean date.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Do you work in Farnborough?
Yes. Farnborough is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
What affects the quote in Farnborough
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The scale of the work
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. In a town like Farnborough, we typically work after closing or on a quiet day, so the site opens again on time.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.