Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Heaverham
We cover Heaverham for kitchen extract cleaning. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Heaverham
The canopy over the range is only the start of a kitchen extract system. Beyond the filters run the plenum, the ducts and risers, the fan and the point where air leaves the building, and grease settles in every one of them. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. The work covers discharge points, extract fans and plenums and filters, and people most often call us about missing paperwork after a change of operator and stale cooking odours from the system. Whether you call it kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning or kitchen duct cleaning, in Heaverham it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Heaverham: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
For a kitchen in or near Heaverham, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Heaverham (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Heaverham
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Parking and loading at the site
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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What else we do in Heaverham
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Heaverham
Environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council inspect food businesses in Heaverham. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Heaverham. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Sevenoaks Hospital (about 2.7 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you run a café or takeaway near Kemsing station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Heaverham is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Heaverham to the outskirts, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Heaverham is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, about 12 miles away.
We cover every part of TN15 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. We also cover the places around Heaverham: Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile north), Kemsing (2 miles west), Knatts Valley (2 miles north) and Romney Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Near you in Heaverham
In Heaverham, that means kitchens and buildings near Wrotham School, The Chequers Public House and Kemsing Down and the streets around them. Heaverham’s nearest station is Kemsing station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Otford Heritage Centre (2.5 miles west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Questions from Heaverham
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Heaverham?
Heaverham is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you work overnight in Heaverham?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
In many cases, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
Everything from canopy to discharge: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
A TR19 certificate and a photo report. Certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report shows before and after photos, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Measured grease levels set the real interval.
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 and we will usually reply within one working day.
Why it’s worth doing now in Heaverham
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in Heaverham as everywhere else, and they look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment, extraction included. Keeping the extract clean helps the whole kitchen pass muster. A fault that closes a site in a village like Heaverham affects everyone who depends on it.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will explain what it covers.
Why Heaverham businesses choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Heaverham
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Kemsing Primary School or anywhere near Heaverham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether a written report and photos are included
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:
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- An undersized canopy or fan
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Visits to a village like Heaverham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- 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.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. Keep it in the maintenance log with your fire risk assessment, so it’s to hand when an insurer, fire officer or EHO asks.
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.