Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Harvel
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge for commercial sites in Harvel and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Harvel
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That film is fuel, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. If you have years of baked-on grease in the ducts and an inspection that picked up a dirty extract, we can help, from vertical risers, discharge points and canopies and hoods onwards. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Harvel start: a system that is clean inside, not just on the surface, and a certificate that proves it.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and the same readings after the clean show the result.
In a small place like Harvel, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Harvel (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
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.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- What state the system is in
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The site address and the type of premises
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What staff can safely do
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.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not 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.
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How the visit works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Harvel.
- 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.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
Honest limits
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It will not put right:
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
Grease, kitchens and Harvel
Food Standards Agency records include about 7 pubs and bars across Harvel and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Fire safety in Harvel falls to Kent 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. Kitchens in Harvel get their food hygiene inspections from Gravesham council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Cobham College is about 3.4 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Culverstone Green Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Where a hall near Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, or anywhere in Harvel, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Across the DA13 area, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. Harvel is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Maidstone is in our area too, about 9 miles from Harvel.
We cover every part of DA13 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Near you in Harvel
Typical jobs here are in premises near Meopham School and Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, about 2.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm.
Leave it or put it right?
Grease that is left only gets thicker. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere reaching 500 microns or more needs a spot clean straight away. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes. Somewhere as small as Harvel, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why Harvel businesses choose us
- Trading since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
Common questions in Harvel
Can school kitchens in Harvel be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. With about 3 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Harvel, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Send us your term dates when you call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll fit the work in.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Harvel?
In Harvel, it’s Gravesham council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
Allow a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
When do you clean the extract?
We work around your hours. Most kitchens book us overnight or at weekends, so you do not lose a service.