Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Sittingbourne
Kitchen extract cleaning for Sittingbourne, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
Kitchen extract cleaning around Sittingbourne
Sea air reaches Sittingbourne, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Food Standards Agency data counts about 70 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 39 takeaways in and around Sittingbourne, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever food is cooked under a canopy, the extract above it gathers grease and needs cleaning on a schedule. In Sittingbourne, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Swale council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you run a café or takeaway near Sittingbourne station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Borden Grammar School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Sittingbourne, kitchen extract cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Sittingbourne is one of them. We also work in Maidstone, about 10 miles from Sittingbourne.
Kitchen extract cleaning in ME10 and ME9 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. With the A2 and A249 close by, Sittingbourne is simple for us to get to at any hour. Other places close to Sittingbourne include Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is among the bigger places we cover in Kent for kitchen extract cleaning.
Local landmarks in Sittingbourne
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Milton Court Primary Academy, The Golden Hope pub and Milton Creek Country Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Sittingbourne itself: Sittingbourne station. A little further out are Bayford Court (less than half a mile east) and Court Hall Museum (within half a mile north).
Kitchen extract cleaning in Sittingbourne, done properly
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That layer will burn, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. If you’re dealing with a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction and a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer, we can put it right. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, it’s the job we do every week across Kent.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so we look at the menu as well as the opening hours when we suggest the next date.
In a town like Sittingbourne, most of the kitchen extracts we are asked about belong to restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Whatever the kitchen, the canopy, filters, duct and fan all collect grease.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Why it’s worth doing now in Sittingbourne
Grease that’s left only gets thicker. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 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. Before an inspection or an insurer’s visit in Sittingbourne, it helps to have up-to-date records.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Sittingbourne businesses choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Trading since 2009
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. Keep it in the maintenance log with your fire risk assessment, so it’s to hand when an insurer, fire officer or EHO asks.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. Drips, odours and fan noise often mean grease is building, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Places near Sittingbourne
Other services in Sittingbourne
What a clean won’t put right
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Fire dampers that will not close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Sittingbourne
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
FAQs for Sittingbourne
Do you work at weekends in Sittingbourne?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Sittingbourne keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Is kitchen extract cleaning any different in a coastal place like Sittingbourne?
It can. Salt air reaches Sittingbourne, which is within about 2 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
All of it, from the canopy through to the discharge. Sections with no access are listed on the report, and extra panels can be fitted.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
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.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, where the photos show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Grease in an extract is a known fire risk, so many insurers want evidence it’s being cleaned to TR19. Each clean gives you a certificate and photo report to show them.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Sittingbourne?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
When to call us in Sittingbourne
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. For a kitchen in Sittingbourne, keeping that fuel under control is part of the fire risk assessment.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of the Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Sittingbourne, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What insurance they carry
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The size of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- A few general shots of the system
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. A closed day, an evening or an early start: whichever suits your site in Sittingbourne, we will book around it.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- 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.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.