Hertfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Great Hormead
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Great Hormead. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
Kitchen extract cleaning in Great Hormead, done properly
Across Great Hormead, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. Typical jobs include rancid smells from grease in the duct and ductwork thick with old, hardened grease, across discharge points, extract fans and plenums and filters. Need a TR19 duct cleaning contractor for Great Hormead? We’ve been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Great Hormead: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can be reached.
In a village or hamlet like Great Hormead, 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Great Hormead (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Great Hormead
Hours of cooking are the biggest factor. BESA guidance sets minimum cleaning intervals of every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours, and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. They are minimums: measured grease levels set the real interval.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in Great Hormead, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Questions to ask before you book
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
Part by part
Restaurant and pub kitchens
High-heat cooking loads the extract with grease, so grease readings help set the right interval.
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, including the filter housing.
FAQs for Great Hormead
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Great Hormead?
Food hygiene inspections in Great Hormead are carried out by East Hertfordshire council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Hormead?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Great Hormead?
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.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
BESA guidance sets minimums by daily cooking hours: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and 12-monthly for light use. Grease readings can show a shorter interval is needed.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
We’re members of Vent Hygiene Elite, the scheme run by BESCA, and we clean to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
What happens if it’s left?
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. The responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which in a kitchen includes the grease in the extract. Cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve done it. In a small place like Great Hormead, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Why book with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- We diagnose before we treat
- Trading since 2009
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
A TR19 certificate notes the date, the location and the technician. Keep it in the maintenance log with your fire risk assessment so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
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What happens on the day
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Somewhere like Great Hormead, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- 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.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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How we price kitchen extract cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Parking and loading at the site
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How big the system is
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Kitchen extracts in Great Hormead
We cover Great Hormead, about 32 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Food hygiene inspections in Great Hormead are the job of East Hertfordshire council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
School kitchens, at schools like Hormead Church of England (VA) First School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Great Hormead is in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in the SG9 postcode area, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites. We cover 381 places across Hertfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 24 miles away.
We work across the SG9 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Local streets include Anderson's Lane, Halfacre Lane and Horseshoe Lane, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. If your site is just outside Great Hormead, we cover Daw's End (1 mile north), Anstey (2 miles north), Wyddial (2 miles north-west), Layston (2 miles west) and Brent Pelham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (10 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (14 miles south) and Hertford (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Great Hormead
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Beehive pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Pelham (1.7 miles north-east).