Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hartley, Kent
Kitchen extract cleaning for Hartley and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
When it’s something else
Kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- Fire dampers that will not close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hartley, done properly
Insurers often want evidence of regular TR19 cleaning, and a claim can be refused or reduced without it. For a kitchen in Hartley, our certificate and photo report give you that record for the maintenance log. The work covers horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and vertical risers, and the jobs we see most are fat running down the canopy edge and stale cooking odours from the system. Kitchens in Hartley book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. Either way, the answer is the same: a proper clean and the paperwork to match.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
In a smaller place like Hartley, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Hartley (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Hartley?
In Hartley, as anywhere, grease gathers where the air slows down: long horizontal runs, bends, the base of risers and around the fan. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Hartley is Darent Valley Hospital, about 4 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Proof of insurance
Leave it or put it right?
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. The responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping extract grease under control. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. When a site near Hartley shuts unexpectedly, the people who rely on it notice at once.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
The process
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Around Hartley, access is normally simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We survey the system, from your pictures 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.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 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. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Hartley
The Food Standards Agency lists about 8 pubs and bars as registered food businesses in Hartley and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Hartley is covered by 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. Food hygiene inspections in Hartley are the job of Dartford council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
School kitchens, at schools like Hartley Primary Academy for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of Saint Mary, or anywhere in Hartley, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Across the DA3 area, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Hartley among them. We also work in Maidstone, around 13 miles away.
We work across the DA3 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Other places close to Hartley include Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Hartley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Railway Tavern, Rectory Meadow and Longfield Academy. For rail, the closest station is Longfield station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Hartley includes Sawyers Lake.
Hartley questions
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Hartley during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 13 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Hartley. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Can you work in Hartley outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Hartley needn’t be disturbed. When you call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
TR19 isn’t written into law, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 does require the responsible person to manage fire risk. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19 as the standard, and many policies require it.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. That means canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge, reached through access panels where necessary.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. 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.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. Your quote says how long to expect.
Is Hartley in your area?
Yes. Hartley is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
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What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The scale of the work
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.