Medway · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Luton
Our technicians work in Luton on TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- 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
What affects the quote in Luton
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
- The number of sites or systems
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Luton
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Anything out of reach is noted in the report and extra access panels can be added. We are often asked to deal with a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer, on discharge points, extract fans and canopies and hoods. Canopy cleaning, extract cleaning and duct cleaning are often used to mean the same thing, but a proper TR19® clean in Luton covers all of it, from the hood to the fan.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, so that is where most of the work in Luton goes.
In a smaller place like Luton, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Luton (ME4, ME5, ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Whether it’s one hood or a long island canopy, each section is cleaned and photographed before and after.
Ductwork and risers
Horizontal runs collect grease as the air slows and cools. Each run is cleaned through its access panels, recording any that can’t be reached.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Luton
We often find duct sections that haven’t been cleaned since they were installed. The usual reason is a lack of access panels, so those sections were never reached. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Saint Paul with All Saints or elsewhere in Luton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Before booking anyone
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Kitchen extract cleaning around Luton
Luton lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 29 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 7 hotels and guest houses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Luton. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Luton is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Restoration House is about 1.8 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. School kitchens, at schools like Luton Infant & Nursery School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Luton is about 1 mile north of Chatham, in Medway. Every kind of commercial site in Luton, kitchen extract cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Luton is one of 68 towns, villages and districts in Medway we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 7 miles from Luton.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: ME4, ME5 and ME7. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Mill Lane, Luton Road and Maida Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Luton include Hale (1 mile south-east), Chatham (1 mile south), Darland (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Wigmore (3 miles east) and Peters Village (4 miles south-west). Luton is one of the larger places we cover in Medway for kitchen extract cleaning.
Around Luton
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Magpie Tavern, The Victory Academy and Gillingham Park. Also close by are St Michael the Archangel Church (1 mile north-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Rochester Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
Also in Luton
Honest limits
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It doesn’t solve:
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
Any section without access is marked on the report. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Tell us when your site near Luton is quiet and the visit will be booked for then.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from 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.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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FAQs for Luton
Is Luton within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can a school canteen extract in Luton be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. The FSA’s register shows about 28 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Luton. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Can you quote from photos?
Often, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one 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.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. Most jobs take a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.