Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Luddesdown kitchen extract cleaning
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Luddesdown: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
Kitchen extract cleaning in Luddesdown: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 8 pubs and bars within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Luddesdown. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. In Luddesdown, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Gravesham council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Luddesdown sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Luddesdown, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Cobham College, about 1.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses near Luddesdown; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Luddesdown and the rest of Kent. Luddesdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, about 9 miles from Luddesdown.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: DA13. Other places close to Luddesdown include Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Luddesdown
In Luddesdown, that means kitchens and buildings near The Golden Lion pub and Camer Park Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Luddesdown include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Luddesdown
Few kitchens can stop cooking for a day so the extract can be cleaned. Cleans are booked for evenings, overnight or weekends, or between services where the kitchen has a gap. Equipment is switched off and left to cool, the area is sheeted, and the kitchen is handed back ready to cook. The work covers discharge points, horizontal duct runs and plenums and filters, and people most often call us about missing paperwork after a change of operator and an extract that no longer clears the smoke. When a restaurant in Luddesdown asks for duct cleaning, it’s nearly always the kitchen extract they mean, and that is our main job: canopy to fan, to TR19® Grease.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: grease readings at set points tell us where the heaviest deposits are, and the same readings after the clean show the result.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Luddesdown (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Keep grease collection points emptied
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, so you can start cooking as normal.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Luddesdown: your questions answered
Can you work in Luddesdown outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Luddesdown doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Luddesdown?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Luddesdown. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Many insurers ask for proof of regular cleaning to TR19, and many policies require it. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
What do I get after the clean?
A TR19 certificate and a photo report. The certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report includes before and after pictures, grease readings and the recommended next clean date.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
Allow one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. The survey tells us how long your system will need.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
The legal duty sits in the Fire Safety Order 2005 rather than in TR19 itself. TR19 is the industry benchmark for meeting that duty in a kitchen extract, and an insurer may refuse or reduce a claim without it.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
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What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Visits to a village like Luddesdown are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
What happens if it’s left?
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in Luddesdown as everywhere else, and they look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment, extraction included. Keeping the extract clean helps the whole kitchen pass muster. A fault that closes a site in a village like Luddesdown affects everyone who depends on it.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why book with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Photo reports with every job
- We diagnose before we treat
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Common problems we fix in Luddesdown
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. The grease filters stop some, never all of it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
A hospital like French Hospital, about 4.7 miles east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What records you will receive afterwards
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning will not do:
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.