Essex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Howe Green, Essex
Kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Howe Green. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
What the work involves, part by part
Ductwork and risers
Horizontal runs collect grease as the air slows and cools. Each run is cleaned through its access panels, recording any that cannot be reached.
Grease filters
Between TR19 cleans, filters still need regular cleaning and we offer a filter exchange service for that. Clean filters slow the build-up further down the system.
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Howe Green
Any kitchen we clean in Howe Green gets exactly the same specification as everywhere else we work. We survey first and take grease readings, then clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. Common call-outs are for a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and grease dripping from the canopy or filters, across plenums and filters, horizontal duct runs and extract fans. Need a TR19 duct cleaning contractor for Howe Green? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
A clean in Howe Green covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can be reached.
In a small place like Howe Green, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Howe Green (CM2)
- Region
- Essex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Howe Green
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. That is why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
Clients normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as The Sandon School or anywhere near Howe Green, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
What a clean will not put right
Kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- An undersized canopy or fan
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
Kitchen extracts in Howe Green
There are about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Howe Green, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every kitchen in that count with a canopy has a full extract system, canopy to discharge, to keep clear of grease. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service covers Howe Green. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In Howe Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chelmsford 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.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Danbury Place is about 1.7 miles north-east), access may need planning. A hospital like Baddow Hospital, about 1.2 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Howe Green is about 3 miles south-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. From the centre of Howe Green to the outskirts, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, and Howe Green is one of them.
Kitchen extract cleaning in CM2 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Chalklands, Southend Road and The Tythings or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in East Hanningfield (2 miles south-east), West Hanningfield (2 miles south-west), Bicknacre (2 miles east), Rettendon (3 miles south) and South Hanningfield (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (3 miles north-west), Basildon (9 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north), Brentwood (11 miles south-west), Maldon (7 miles east) and Canvey Island (12 miles south).
Around Howe Green
The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Bond Street Chelmsford (3.3 miles north-west) and Baddow Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hanningfield Reservoir.
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Wash or exchange the filters often
You leave with a 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.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that is clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of sites or systems
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- What state the system is in
- The scale of the work
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The postcode and the type of business
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
Places near Howe Green
Other services in Howe Green
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Howe Green
Can you come to Howe Green after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Howe Green keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Howe Green?
That’s Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Howe Green can be planned properly.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.