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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Finglesham
Kitchen extract cleaning in Finglesham from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
Kitchen extract cleaning in Finglesham
Any kitchen we clean in Finglesham 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. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. If you have an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19 and grease smells coming from the extract, we can help, from extract fans, vertical risers and horizontal duct runs onwards. For TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Finglesham, one call covers the survey, the clean and the paperwork, wherever you are in Kent.
BESA sets minimum intervals by hours of cooking a day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and yearly for light use, with grease readings setting the real interval.
In a village or hamlet like Finglesham, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Finglesham (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Finglesham
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Finglesham?
Finglesham is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Which council inspects kitchens in Finglesham?
That is Dover council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Finglesham. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
We clean while the kitchen is closed, working evenings, overnight or at weekends to suit you. We need the equipment switched off and cooled first.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract 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 photos, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Some healthcare kitchens never fully close. Cleans are planned between meals or overnight with as little disruption as possible.
Grease filters
Between TR19 cleans, filters still need regular cleaning, and a filter exchange service can take that off your hands. Clean filters slow the build-up further down the system.
Nearby places to Finglesham
What else we do in Finglesham
What affects the quote in Finglesham
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The scale of the work
- The condition we find in the survey
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your last certificate, test record or report
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. File it with the fire risk assessment and the maintenance log so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Book the next clean before the last one runs out. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval should be looked at again, and grease readings will show it.
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What a clean will not put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
Why act early in Finglesham
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky, while the fan works harder to move less air. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next. In a place like Finglesham, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Finglesham
- Fully insured
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. For a village or hamlet like Finglesham, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Grease, kitchens and Finglesham
Sea air reaches Finglesham, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. In Finglesham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Dover council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Finglesham is 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Northbourne Church of England Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Walmer Castle is about 3.4 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St George or elsewhere in Finglesham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Finglesham, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Finglesham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 36 miles from Finglesham.
Our technicians cover all of CT14 for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Marley (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile north-west), Northbourne (1 mile south) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
What’s near Finglesham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Sandwich Technology School, Betteshanger Park and The Crown Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Finglesham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.