Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Saltwood
Kitchen extract cleaning for Saltwood, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
Managing agents and facilities teams in Saltwood
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.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Saltwood, done properly
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and canopies and hoods, and common reasons people get in touch are missing paperwork after a change of operator and grease dripping from the canopy or filters. If you need a kitchen extract clean in Saltwood, one call covers the survey, the clean and the paperwork.
A clean in Saltwood covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can be reached.
In a small place like Saltwood, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Saltwood (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Saltwood
Also in Saltwood
Part by part
Grease filters
Baffle filters are cleaned as part of every TR19 clean, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. Damaged ones are noted on the report.
Extract fan and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, can soak up grease and need attention. Where they can be cleaned, they are, and the report notes anything that cannot.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Saltwood
Saltwood is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency records list about 31 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 12 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Saltwood. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. Food hygiene inspections in Saltwood are the job of Folkestone and Hythe council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Royal Victoria Hospital is the nearest hospital to Saltwood, about 4.1 miles east. Commuter trade near Sandling station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Saltwood and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (27 miles or so).
Kitchen extract cleaning in CT21 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Saltwood: Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Saltwood
Typical jobs here are in premises near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Brockhill Country Park and Red Lion Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Saltwood includes Tolsford Hill.
How the visit works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system, and we clear up before we go. Visits to a village like Saltwood are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear the space around the work
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Saltwood?
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, building a layer that gets thicker with every service. The grease filters stop some, never all of it.
What we are most often called out for:
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
For schools such as Saltwood CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What insurance they carry
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Grease and dirty water are collected and taken off site, and equipment can be switched back on once we have gone.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Leave it or put it right?
If your kitchen in Saltwood is past its cleaning date, it’s worth booking now. The job takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends so you don’t lose a service. Every extra month adds grease. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Saltwood
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Full insurance on every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
Questions from Saltwood
Can school kitchens in Saltwood be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 4 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Saltwood. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Does coastal air change anything about kitchen extract cleaning in Saltwood?
It can. Saltwood is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
When do you clean the extract?
We work around your hours. Most kitchens book us overnight or at weekends, so you do not lose a service.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Measured grease levels set the real interval.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve dealt with extract grease.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before any work starts.