Essex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hempstead, Essex
Kitchen extract cleaning for Hempstead, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Fat running down the canopy edge
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. For a village or hamlet like Hempstead, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by photos or a visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Hempstead
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. It cools inside the duct and settles as a sticky film that thickens month by month. That layer will burn, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. If you have cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey and grease drips onto cooking equipment, we can put it right. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Hempstead? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Access decides how thorough a clean can be. Where a duct run has no panels, we say so on the report and can fit new ones.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Hempstead (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Hempstead
In Hempstead, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Uttlesford council. 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. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service covers Hempstead. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
A hospital like Saffron Walden Community Hospital, about 5.3 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Andrew or anywhere around Hempstead, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Hempstead is in Essex. Every kind of commercial site in Hempstead, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Hempstead is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. We also work in Chelmsford, about 20 miles from Hempstead.
Kitchen extract cleaning in CB10 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We cover sites on High Street, Church Road and Harvey Way and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in The Common (2 miles west), Radwinter (2 miles west), Maple End (2 miles west), Wimbish (3 miles south-west) and Steventon End (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Braintree (12 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (6 miles west), Halstead (12 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (10 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles south-west) and Great Notley (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hempstead
Around Hempstead, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Rose And Crown Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Castle Camps (2.7 miles north) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). Not far away are West Wood.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- An undersized canopy or fan
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Hempstead
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
Leave it or put it right?
After a fire, one of the first questions is often when the extract was last cleaned. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and may reduce or refuse a claim without it. A certificate in the file answers that question. It’s simpler to plan the work at Hempstead now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced 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 go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hempstead
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We diagnose before we treat
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Hempstead
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Essex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Hempstead questions
Is Hempstead within the area you cover?
Yes. Hempstead is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who inspects food businesses in Hempstead?
That’s Uttlesford council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Hempstead. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
The minimum is set by BESA guidance on daily use, from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Kitchens that fry or grill a lot may need cleaning sooner, which grease thickness testing will show.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Hempstead?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
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.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Will I get a certificate after the 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 pictures, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The size of the system
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.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos 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 normally have a quote within one working day.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
The kitchen is left clean and ready for the next service. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, so you can start cooking as normal.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.