Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Hoo
Our technicians work in Hoo on TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Hoo
We have been trading since 2009, cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East and London. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. The work covers horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and vertical risers, and the jobs we see most are an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Hoo start: a system that’s clean inside, not just on the surface, and a certificate that proves it.
A kitchen running fryers and chargrills all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly steams and boils, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
Somewhere as small as Hoo, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Hoo (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Hoo
Food Standards Agency records list about 13 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 4 takeaways across Hoo and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Hoo sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Kitchens in Hoo get their food hygiene inspections from Thanet 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.
Where a hall near Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Hoo, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital is the nearest hospital to Hoo, about 5 miles north-east. For schools such as Monkton Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Hoo and the rest of Kent. Hoo is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Maidstone, about 34 miles from Hoo.
Every address in CT12 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. You will find streets such as Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hoo
Around Hoo, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Bell Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Minster station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Hoo include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Part by part
Ductwork and risers
Vertical risers carry the air up through the building, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. They’re cleaned through access points along their height.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Grills, fryers and woks send a lot of fat into the extract, and measured readings show whether the minimum interval is enough.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Hoo
You will get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The number of sites or systems
- The scale of the work
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’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- A few general shots of the system
- 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
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Hoo: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Hoo?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Hoo can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Hoo?
The local authority for Hoo is Thanet council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
You get both a certificate and a photo report. Keep them in the maintenance log with the fire risk assessment, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Leave it or put it right?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. 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. Heavy build-up takes longer to remove than regular cleans. A planned visit to Hoo is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
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, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Hoo businesses choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Trading since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date isn’t missed.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
Nearby places to Hoo
Other services in Hoo
What happens on the day
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Hoo run smoothly.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from 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.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in Hoo, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.