Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Lynsted kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning for Lynsted, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Lynsted
Any kitchen we clean in Lynsted 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. The work covers discharge points, plenums and filters and vertical risers, and the jobs we see most are fat running down the canopy edge and cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Lynsted? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
A clean in Lynsted covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can be reached.
In a village or hamlet like Lynsted, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Lynsted (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurant and pub kitchens
A pub or restaurant can’t afford to cancel a service for a clean. Overnight and weekend cleans keep the kitchen trading, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum is out of sight behind the filters, so it’s easy to forget. With the filters out, the plenum is scraped and degreased.
Nearby places to Lynsted
Other services in Lynsted
How the visit works
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Lynsted.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- 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
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Lynsted
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Lynsted?
That’s Swale council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Lynsted. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can a school canteen extract in Lynsted be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around Lynsted, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Lynsted?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we will normally reply within one working day.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
Out of hours: evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. The equipment is switched off and left to cool, and we hand the kitchen back ready for the next service.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
We clean to BESA TR19® Grease as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, and certificates go through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. We’ve been trading since 2009.
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Why it’s worth doing now in Lynsted
Any food business in Lynsted can expect visits from the council’s environmental health officers, and a greasy canopy or dripping filters will not go unnoticed. A clean extract is one less thing to worry about on the day. A fault that closes a site in a village like Lynsted affects everyone who depends on it.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Kitchen extract cleaning around Lynsted
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs across Lynsted and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. In Lynsted, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Swale council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Lynsted is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Historic houses near Lynsted, such as Belmont House and Gardens about 3.8 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Lynsted and Norton Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Sites in Lynsted get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Lynsted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 12 miles away.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Around Lynsted
Typical jobs here are in premises near Sittingbourne Community College and Black Lion Public House. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
For landlords and multi-site operators
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
What affects the quote in Lynsted
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The size of the system
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Lynsted
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Frying, grilling and roasting send far more fat into the canopy than steaming or boiling, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Lynsted, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What paperwork you get at the end
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What’s included in the scope, part by part