Essex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Fyfield, Essex
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge for Fyfield, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
Kitchen extract cleaning in Fyfield
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with photos of the canopy and filters, and we’ll come back with a fixed price for the work in Fyfield, typically within one working day. We’re often asked to deal with an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer and stale cooking odours from the system, across discharge points, canopies and hoods and horizontal duct runs. Canopy cleaning, extract cleaning and duct cleaning are often used to mean the same thing, but a proper TR19® clean in Fyfield covers all of it, from the hood to the fan.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and readings afterwards go into your report.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Fyfield (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Fyfield
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition we find in the survey
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The postcode and the type of business
For kitchen extract cleaning in Fyfield, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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How the visit works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Visits to a village like Fyfield are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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What we’re called out for in Fyfield
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:
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
Bursars and site managers at schools such as The Ongar Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Multi-site and managed buildings
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
FAQs for Fyfield
Which environmental health team covers Fyfield?
In Fyfield, it’s Epping Forest council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you work overnight in Fyfield?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Fyfield does not have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
What do I get after the clean?
A TR19 certificate and a photo report. The certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report includes before and after pictures, grease readings and the recommended next clean date.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Fyfield: the local picture
Fire safety in Fyfield falls to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from Epping Forest council inspect food businesses in Fyfield. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Fyfield, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Fyfield is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Fyfield and the rest of Essex. 644 places in Essex are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 9 miles from Fyfield.
Here we cover the CM5 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. That includes premises on Queen Street, Fyfield Grange and Willingale Road and nearby roads. We also cover Cannon's Green (1 mile south-east), Clatterford End (1 mile west), Norwood End (1 mile north), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south) and Shelley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Around Fyfield
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Queens Head Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
Why it’s worth doing now in Fyfield
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the fan strains to keep up. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- In business since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Each visit written up, with pictures
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Drips, odours and fan noise often mean grease is building, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.