Surrey · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Horne
One call covers kitchen extract cleaning in Horne, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Horne
Across Horne, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. The work covers plenums and filters, vertical risers and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are stale cooking odours from the system and years of baked-on grease in the ducts. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Horne? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, so that’s where most of the work in Horne goes.
In a village or hamlet like Horne, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s 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
- Horne (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Horne
Grease filters are the first line of defence, and they’re often the weak point. Damaged, missing or overloaded filters let grease straight past, and it doesn’t stop until it reaches the fan.
What we are most often called out for:
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Horne, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Before booking anyone
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- If they look at the system before pricing
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Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
Any section without access is marked on the report. That is part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
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.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Horne kitchens: local notes
There are about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Horne and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of them cooking under a canopy is sending grease into its ductwork every service. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service covers Horne. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Tandridge council inspect food businesses in Horne. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like East Surrey Hospital about 4.2 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Across the RH6 area, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. Horne is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for London, roughly 22 miles from Horne.
Every address in RH6 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Church Road and Whitewood Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Horne
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Jolly Farmer pub, among other places. The closest station to Horne is Godstone station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
Horne: your questions answered
Which fire service covers Horne?
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Horne. 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.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Horne?
Kitchens in Horne are inspected by Tandridge council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Grease in an extract is a known fire risk, so many insurers want evidence it’s being cleaned to TR19. Our certificate and photo report give you that evidence.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
All of it, from the canopy through to the discharge. Where there are not enough access panels to reach a section, it’s recorded, and we can fit new ones.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
No law names TR19 directly, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 does require the responsible person to manage fire risk. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.
How long will the clean take?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. We’ll tell you how long when we quote.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
BESA guidance sets minimums by daily cooking hours: 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.
Why it’s worth doing now in Horne
Leaving the clean until the next refit doesn’t make the grease go away. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, which is slower to clean. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable. In a small place like Horne, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Horne
- Photo reports with every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. In a small place like Horne, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email 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 will typically have a quote within one working day.
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What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.