Hertfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Roe Green
Looking for kitchen extract cleaning in Roe Green? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Roe Green
Kitchens in Roe Green get their food hygiene inspections from North Hertfordshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Roe Green falls to Hertfordshire 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 look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School or anywhere near Roe Green, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of All Saints or anywhere around Roe Green, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Roe Green is in Hertfordshire. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Roe Green and the rest of Hertfordshire. 381 places in Hertfordshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Milton Keynes page, about 29 miles away.
Work in SG9 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we work in Sandon (1 mile north-east), Green End (1 mile east), Rushden (1 mile south-west), Buckland (3 miles east) and Chipping (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (7 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles west), Hertford (13 miles south) and Letchworth (6 miles west).
Near you in Roe Green
Roe Green’s nearest station is Ashwell & Morden station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Clothall Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Roe Green include Hawkins Wood.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Roe Green, done properly
The ducts are where most of the grease hides. 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 cannot reach is recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted. If you are dealing with years of baked-on grease in the ducts and a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history, we can help. For TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Roe Green, one call covers the survey, the clean and the paperwork, wherever you are in Hertfordshire.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, so that is where most of the work in Roe Green goes.
Somewhere as small as Roe Green, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Roe Green (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. Both are scraped and degreased inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens often cook for long hours, frying and grilling, which can put them in BESA’s 3 or 6-monthly bands. Cleans are done after close, overnight or before opening.
What else we do in Roe Green
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Roe Green.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- 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.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
What affects the quote in Roe Green
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether several sites go on one quote
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Leave it or put it right?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the fan strains to keep up. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow. With notice, the visit to Roe Green can be fitted around your bookings and events.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Roe Green
Which fire authority looks after Roe Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Roe Green is handled by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you come to Roe Green after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Is Roe Green in your area?
Yes. We cover Roe Green and across Hertfordshire, within our South East and London area. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. BESA’s minimums run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.
What accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.