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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Petteridge
Kitchen extract cleaning in Petteridge, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Petteridge
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Any section we can’t reach is recorded on the report and extra access panels can be added. If you have extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit and a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate, we can help, from extract fans, plenums and filters and discharge points onwards. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: grease readings at set points tell us where the heaviest deposits are, and the same readings after the clean show the result.
In a village or hamlet like Petteridge, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Petteridge (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Losing a service isn’t an option for most restaurants and pubs. We work overnight and at weekends where that suits, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
Grease filters
Filters need cleaning far more often than the duct and we offer a filter exchange service for that. Keeping them clean helps the rest of the system stay cleaner.
FAQs for Petteridge
Do you work in villages like Petteridge?
Yes. Petteridge is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Petteridge out of term?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Petteridge. Send us your term dates when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll fit the work in.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
You get both a certificate and a photo report. They belong in the maintenance log, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
Strictly, the legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, not from TR19. TR19 is the industry benchmark for meeting that duty in a kitchen extract, and many insurers ask for proof of it.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
The minimum is set by BESA guidance on daily use, from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Heavy frying and grilling can mean shorter intervals, and readings will tell you.
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
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 is not missed.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Petteridge: the local picture
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs, bars and clubs registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Petteridge. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Fire safety in Petteridge falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Petteridge get their food hygiene inspections from Tunbridge Wells 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Scotney Castle is about 3.8 miles south), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN12, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. Petteridge is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, about 10 miles from Petteridge.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: TN12. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Petteridge
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Mascalls School, Hop Bine pub and Brenchley Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Petteridge includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Places near Petteridge
What else we do in Petteridge
Common problems we fix in Petteridge
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Tunbridge Wells Hospital about 3.2 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Comparing quotes
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- What insurance they carry
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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’s our job.
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
What happens on the day
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Petteridge, let us know and we will plan around it.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- 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.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in Petteridge, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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Why act early in Petteridge
A clogged extract doesn’t only raise the fire risk. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky and the fan strains to keep up. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Petteridge
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- We diagnose before we treat
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Fully insured