Essex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hornestreet, Essex
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Hornestreet: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, can soak up grease and need attention. Where they can be cleaned, they are, and the report notes anything that cannot.
Ductwork and risers
Risers take the extract up through floors to roof level, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. They’re cleaned through access points along their height.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hornestreet, done properly
We’ve been trading since 2009, cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East and London. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. If you’re dealing with an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19 and grease dripping from the canopy or filters, we can help. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a system that is clean inside, not just on the surface, and a certificate that proves it.
BESA sets minimum intervals by hours of cooking a day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and yearly for light use, adjusted by what the grease readings show.
For a kitchen in or near Hornestreet, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Hornestreet (CO4)
- Region
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Hornestreet
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. File it with the fire risk assessment and the maintenance log so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. A daily wipe is not a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Hornestreet
Hornestreet is about 54 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. It’s Colchester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hornestreet. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Langham Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Hornestreet is Severalls Hospital, about 3 miles south-west. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Hornestreet (Castle House is about 2.4 miles east), fitting access panels needs care.
Hornestreet is about 5 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. Across the CO4 area, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Hornestreet is one of 644 places in Essex we cover for commercial clients. Our Chelmsford page covers sites nearby (24 miles or so).
We work across CO4 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. We also cover Langham (1 mile south-west), Boxted Cross (1 mile west), Boxted (1 mile west), Lamb Corner (2 miles east) and Workhouse Hill (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (5 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Harwich (14 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles south-west), Halstead (13 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Hornestreet
In Hornestreet, that means kitchens and buildings near Shepherd and Dog pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Colchester station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Munnings Museum (2.4 miles east) and Severalls Hospital (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hornestreet include Westhouse Wood.
What happens if it’s left?
An overdue clean in Hornestreet is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. The job takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends so you don’t lose a service. Every extra month adds grease. A fault that closes a site in a village like Hornestreet affects everyone who depends on it.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hornestreet
- Every job surveyed first
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
The process
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. The timing of a visit to Hornestreet is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- 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
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
Hornestreet: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Hornestreet?
In Hornestreet, it’s Colchester council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire authority looks after Hornestreet?
That’s Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Will the clean disrupt our service?
Cleans are timed to avoid service. Most kitchens book us overnight or at weekends, so you do not lose a service.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Grease in an extract is a known fire risk, which is why many insurers require TR19 cleaning. Our certificate and photo report give you that evidence.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Hornestreet
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your last certificate, test record or report
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Hornestreet, call 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.