Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Seal kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge for commercial sites in Seal and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
Leave it or put it right?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. 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.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- We are fully insured
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
- Every visit written up, with photos
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Kitchen duct cleaning in Seal
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with pictures of the canopy and filters, and we will come back with a fixed price for the work in Seal, usually within one working day. If you are dealing with a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and years of baked-on grease in the ducts, we can help, from canopies and hoods, discharge points and plenums and filters onwards. If you need a kitchen extract clean in Seal, one call covers the survey, the clean and the paperwork, wherever you are in Kent.
Most kitchens in Seal fall into one of BESA’s three bands: every 3 months for 12–16 hours, every 6 months for 6–12 hours and every 12 months for 2–6 hours, adjusted by what the grease readings show.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Seal (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date is not missed.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. A daily wipe is not a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Seal
Do you work overnight in Seal?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Seal needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Seal?
Food hygiene inspections in Seal are carried out by Sevenoaks council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. We’ll recommend a date after measuring the grease.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. Most jobs take as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Grease, kitchens and Seal
Food Standards Agency records list about 14 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 5 takeaways across Seal and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever food is cooked under a canopy, the extract above it gathers grease and needs cleaning on a schedule. Kitchens in Seal get their food hygiene inspections from Sevenoaks council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Seal is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Seal, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Seal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Seal is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in TN15, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites. Seal is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 13 miles away.
We work across TN15 for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Jubilee Rise, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Close by, we work in Greatness (1 mile west), Godden Green (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (2 miles east), Stone Street (2 miles south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Seal
Around Seal, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Wildernesse School, Kemsing Down and The Five Bells Public House and the streets around them. Seal’s nearest station is Bat & Ball station, about 1.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Seal run smoothly.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by photos or a visit.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before work begins.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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How we price kitchen extract cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Any permits to work or inductions
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Also in Seal
Different parts, different methods
Grease filters
We clean the grease filters as part of the job, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. Damaged ones are noted on the report.
Ductwork and risers
Grease builds up most where the duct turns. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Seal?
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Frying, grilling and roasting send far more fat into the canopy than steaming or boiling, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Sevenoaks Hospital (about 1.1 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of insurance
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A canopy that’s too small or a system that was badly designed
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A fan motor that has burnt out
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans