Essex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Ramsey, Essex
Kitchen extract cleaning across Ramsey and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Ramsey
The ducts are where most of the grease hides. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, scraping heavy deposits by hand before degreasing. Any section we can’t reach is recorded on the report and extra access panels can be added. If you have a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction and a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer, we can put it right. When a restaurant in Ramsey asks for duct cleaning, it’s nearly always the kitchen extract they mean, and that is our main job: the whole run from hood to roof, cleaned to TR19® Grease.
A kitchen running fryers and chargrills all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly steams and boils, so we look at the menu as well as the opening hours when we suggest the next date.
In a village or hamlet like Ramsey, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Ramsey (CO12)
- Region
- Essex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ramsey
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Essex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
How it works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Ramsey and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Ramsey: your questions answered
Can sea air affect kitchen extract cleaning in Ramsey?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Ramsey than inland. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Ramsey during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Around Ramsey, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. That means canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge, reached through access panels where needed.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
You receive a TR19 certificate and a photo report. Certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report shows before and after photos, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Extract grease is fuel for a kitchen fire, so many insurers want evidence it’s being cleaned to TR19. Each clean gives you a certificate and photo report to show them.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
What we are called out for in Ramsey
The reason for all this is fire. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, where burning grease can carry a fire along the ducts and into other parts of the building. For a kitchen in Ramsey, keeping that fuel under control is part of the fire risk assessment.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Parish Church of St Michael or elsewhere in Ramsey, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
Any section without access is marked on the report. That’s part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How big the system is
- What state the system is in
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
- A few general shots of the system
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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 usually come back within one working day.
Towns and villages near Ramsey
What else we do in Ramsey
Grease, kitchens and Ramsey
At about 1 mile from the coast, Ramsey is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. It’s Tendring council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Ramsey. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Ramsey sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Harwich and Dovercourt High School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Ramsey is about 2 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Ramsey, please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Ramsey included. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 34 miles from Ramsey.
All of CO12 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as The Street, Main Road and Windmill View, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. We also cover the places around Ramsey: Little Oakley (1 mile south), Parkeston (2 miles north-east) and Harwich (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west), Wivenhoe (12 miles south-west) and Brightlingsea (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Ramsey
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Castle pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Ramsey is Wrabness station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Harwich Museum (3.2 miles east) and Landguard Fort (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Copperas Wood.