Portsmouth · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Kingston, Portsmouth
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge for commercial sites in Kingston and across Portsmouth. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Kingston
Few kitchens can stop cooking for a day so the extract can be cleaned. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, or during holidays where a site closes for them. With the equipment off and cool and the area sheeted, we clean and hand the kitchen back ready for the next service. Common call-outs are for a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate and poor airflow at the canopy, on extract fans, plenums and filters and horizontal duct runs. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Kingston? We’ve been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
Access decides how thorough a clean can be. Where a duct run has no panels, we say so on the report and can fit new ones.
For a smaller kitchen near Kingston, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Any food business in Kingston can expect visits from the council’s environmental health officers, and a greasy canopy or dripping filters will not go unnoticed. Keeping the extract clean helps the whole kitchen pass muster. Around Kingston, a kitchen or building out of action is missed right away.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Kingston
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
What we are called out for in Kingston
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Frying, grilling and roasting send far more fat into the canopy than steaming or boiling, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Kingston is St Mary's Hospital, about less than half a mile south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of insurance
- Whether a survey comes first
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Kitchen extract cleaning around Kingston
At about 1 mile from the coast, Kingston is close enough for sea air to matter. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 83 pubs, bars and clubs and about 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Kingston. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. In Kingston, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Portsmouth council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A kitchen near Fratton station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Miltoncross Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Kingston and the rest of Portsmouth. Our area takes in 19 places across Portsmouth, from busy centres to quieter spots.
We work across PO1, PO3 and PO4 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. You will find streets such as Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Kingston sits on or near the A288, so getting to you is simple for kitchen extract cleaning. We also cover Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingston
In Kingston, that means kitchens and buildings near Langstone Infant School, Graham Arms and Alexandra Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (1 mile west) and St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Kingston includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
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.
What happens on the day
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. A site near Kingston typically has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, 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.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
You will get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Problems your staff have spotted
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Questions from Kingston
Do you work in villages like Kingston?
Yes. Kingston is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can school kitchens in Kingston be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 40 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Kingston. Send us your term dates when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will fit the work in.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
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 do not leave it behind.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.