Essex · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Harrowcross
Kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites in Harrowcross and across Essex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Harrowcross
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers plenums and filters, vertical risers and discharge points, and people most often call us about extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit and an extract that no longer clears the smoke. Some call it canopy cleaning, others extract cleaning or duct cleaning, but in Harrowcross, as everywhere, the insurer wants the full system cleaned, not just the hood.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, so that’s where most of the work in Harrowcross goes.
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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Harrowcross (CO9)
- Region
- Essex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Don’t let the canopy gutters overflow
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
Every clean ends with a photo report. It shows the system before and after, part by part, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. 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.
When it’s something else
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Fire dampers that will not close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
How it works
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 it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. Somewhere like Harrowcross, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
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.
Related advice
Kitchen extract cleaning in Harrowcross: the local picture
Look up Harrowcross on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Harrowcross. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Food hygiene inspections in Harrowcross are the job of Braintree council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Harrowcross falls to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Hedingham School and Sixth Form, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Harrowcross is Halstead Hospital, about 3 miles south-east.
Harrowcross is about 3 miles north-west of Halstead, in Essex. Whatever kind of site you run in Harrowcross, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Harrowcross is one of 644 places in Essex where we work for kitchen extract cleaning. We also work in Chelmsford, about 17 miles from Harrowcross.
Our technicians cover all of CO9 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Close by, we work in Sible Hedingham (1 mile north-east), Almshouse Green (1 mile west), Castle Hedingham (2 miles north-east), Gosfield (3 miles south) and Beazley End (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (15 miles east), Braintree (6 miles south), Witham (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (15 miles west), Camulodunum (14 miles south-east) and Halstead (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Harrowcross
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The White Lion pub. Well-known places in the area include Hedingham Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Halstead Hospital (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Harrowcross includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
What happens if it’s left?
A clogged extract doesn’t only raise the fire risk. 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. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Harrowcross rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
When to call us in Harrowcross
In Harrowcross, as anywhere, grease gathers where the air slows down: in long flat runs, at bends and changes of direction, and in the fan housing. Cooler sections of duct collect the most.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Hedingham Castle is about 1.7 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
FAQs for Harrowcross
Who inspects food businesses in Harrowcross?
Kitchens in Harrowcross are inspected by Braintree council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you come to Harrowcross after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Harrowcross needn’t be disturbed. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
How long will the clean take?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. As a guide, it takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are 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.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Harrowcross
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The times the site is available
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The site address and the type of premises
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.