Thurrock · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Horndon on the Hill
Kitchen extract cleaning in Horndon on the Hill from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
What affects the quote in Horndon on the Hill
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The scale of the work
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Where the site is and how we reach it
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 make a difference.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Horndon on the Hill
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Anything out of reach is noted in the report and extra access panels can be added. The work covers horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are fat running down the canopy edge and a kitchen taken over without any extract records. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a system that’s clean inside, not just on the surface, and a certificate that proves it.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Horndon on the Hill: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can be reached.
In a village or hamlet like Horndon on the Hill, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Horndon on the Hill (SS17)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Wash or exchange the filters often
You leave with a date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, 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.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. 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.
Part by part
Grease filters
Gaps around filters let fat through to the duct. Each filter is checked as it goes back in, and flag any that don’t.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Grills, fryers and woks send a lot of fat into the extract, so grease readings help set the right interval.
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Horndon on the Hill.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- 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.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Kitchen extract cleaning in Horndon on the Hill: the local picture
Horndon on the Hill lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The Food Standards Agency lists about 9 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Horndon on the Hill. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Horndon on the Hill is Essex County 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Orsett Hospital about 1.9 miles south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. For schools such as Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Horndon on the Hill is about 1 mile west of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. Whatever kind of site you run in Horndon on the Hill, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Horndon on the Hill is one of 26 places in Thurrock we cover for commercial clients. Chelmsford is in our area too, around 15 miles away.
Kitchen extract cleaning in SS17 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Mill Lane, Francis Close and Stephens Crescent and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Balstonia (1 mile east), Stanford-le-Hope (1 mile east), Corringham (3 miles east), Langdon Hills (3 miles north) and Great Berry (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Grays (4 miles south-west), South Ockendon (5 miles west), Chadwell St Mary (3 miles south-west), Aveley (7 miles west), Tilbury (5 miles south) and South Stifford (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Horndon on the Hill
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Grove House Wood, St Clere's School and Swan Inn. Horndon on the Hill’s nearest station is Stanford-Le-Hope station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Orsett Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Horndon on the Hill include Horndon Meadow.
What happens if it’s left?
TR19® is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is. The responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping extract grease under control. Cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve done it. With notice, the visit to Horndon on the Hill can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Horndon on the Hill businesses choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
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What we’re called out for in Horndon on the Hill
Grease filters are the first line of defence, and they’re often the weak point. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and from there it travels on to the fan.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Horndon on the Hill, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
Questions from Horndon on the Hill
Does being near the coast affect kitchen extract cleaning in Horndon on the Hill?
It can. Salt air reaches Horndon on the Hill, which is within about 3 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Which fire authority looks after Horndon on the Hill?
Horndon on the Hill is in the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
The whole system: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Anything we can’t reach is recorded on the report.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Extract grease is fuel for a kitchen fire, which is why many insurers require TR19 cleaning. Each clean gives you a certificate and photo report to show them.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.