Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hareplain, Kent
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hareplain from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Hareplain
Many insurers ask for proof that the extract has been cleaned to TR19, and a claim can be refused or reduced without it. For a kitchen in Hareplain, our certificate and photo report give you that record, ready for the fire risk assessment file. The work covers discharge points, extract fans and canopies and hoods, and people most often call us about missing paperwork after a change of operator and grease smells coming from the extract. Most calls from Hareplain 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.
A clean in Hareplain covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can be reached.
Work in a small place like Hareplain starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Hareplain (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- A duct that’s holed or coming apart
- A canopy that’s too small or a system that was badly designed
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Hareplain
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
More services for Hareplain
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Hareplain
There are about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Hareplain and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. The fire and rescue service for Hareplain is Kent 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. Kitchens in Hareplain get their food hygiene inspections from Tunbridge Wells council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
For kitchens in and around Hareplain, the clean covers everything from the canopy to the discharge.
Hareplain is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in the TN27 postcode area, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, around 10 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the TN27 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. If your site is just outside Hareplain, we cover Three Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Biddenden (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile east), Lashenden (2 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Hareplain
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Three Chimneys Public House. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Kent Firefighting Museum (0.8 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south-west).
When to call us in Hareplain
Grease filters are the first line of defence, and they’re often the weak point. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and from there it travels on to the fan.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Benenden Hospital (about 2.7 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. The timing of a visit to Hareplain is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Clear the space around the work
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Grease and dirty water are collected and taken off site, and equipment can be switched back on once we have gone.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. It will not replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
Questions from Hareplain
Can you get to a site in Hareplain?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can you come to Hareplain after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Hareplain keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
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.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few photos and any previous report.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where necessary.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What the work involves, part by part
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Grills, fryers and woks send a lot of fat into the extract, so grease readings help set the right interval.
Why it’s worth doing now in Hareplain
If your kitchen in Hareplain is past its cleaning date, it’s worth booking now. It takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits, and we fit around your opening hours. Waiting only adds grease and risk. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hareplain
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- Full insurance on every job
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Hareplain
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
- Any permits to work or inductions
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Problems your staff have spotted
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.