Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Shipbourne
For kitchen extract cleaning in Shipbourne, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Shipbourne
Insurers often want evidence of regular TR19 cleaning, and a claim can be refused or reduced without it. For a kitchen in Shipbourne, our certificate and photo report give you that record for the maintenance log. If you have years of baked-on grease in the ducts and grease drips onto cooking equipment, we can put it right. If you need a kitchen extract clean in Shipbourne, you get one team and one number for every site.
A clean in Shipbourne covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
Work in a small place like Shipbourne starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Shipbourne (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Ductwork and risers
Long flat runs of duct are where grease collects. Each run is cleaned through its access panels, recording any that cannot be reached.
Grease filters
We clean the grease filters as part of the job, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. We will tell you if any need replacing.
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Shipbourne
Shipbourne is about 24 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. It’s Tonbridge and Malling council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Shipbourne. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Shipbourne (Ightham Mote is about 1.1 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Shipbourne School or anywhere near Shipbourne, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Where a hall near Church of St Giles, or anywhere in Shipbourne, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Shipbourne to the outskirts, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. We also work in Maidstone, around 11 miles away.
We work across TN11 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Around Shipbourne
In Shipbourne, that means kitchens and buildings near Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, Hugh Christie Technology College and The Chaser Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Barden Lake.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Shipbourne
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How many systems or sites are involved
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Why act early in Shipbourne
Every week without a clean adds another layer. BESA guidance says the mean should not go above 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Shipbourne is calmer for everyone.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
Nearby places to Shipbourne
Other services in Shipbourne
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Visits to a village like Shipbourne 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.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Move anything stored near the system
Getting a quote
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
The kitchen is left clean and ready for the next service. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, so you can start cooking as normal.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Shipbourne
Who is the fire and rescue service for Shipbourne?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Shipbourne. 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 work in Shipbourne outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Shipbourne can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
Yes, a TR19 certificate, along with a photo report. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
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.
Is Shipbourne in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Shipbourne, within the South East and London area we cover.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
BESA guidance gives minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on daily cooking hours. Kitchens that fry or grill a lot may need cleaning sooner, which grease thickness testing will show.
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
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.