Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Snowdown kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Snowdown. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Snowdown
Across Snowdown, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. We survey first and take grease readings, then clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. The work covers vertical risers, discharge points and plenums and filters, and common reasons people get in touch are an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19 and proof of cleaning requested by an insurer. Whether you call it kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning or kitchen duct cleaning, it’s the job we do every week across Kent.
A kitchen running fryers and chargrills all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly steams and boils, so we look at the menu as well as the opening hours when we suggest the next date.
In a village or hamlet like Snowdown, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Snowdown (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean will not put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Fire dampers that will not close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Snowdown
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
The process
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Somewhere as small as Snowdown, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
Leaving the clean until the next refit does not make the grease go away. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, which is slower to clean. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable. A fault that closes a site in a village like Snowdown affects everyone who depends on it.
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Snowdown
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Every job surveyed first
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Trading since 2009
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
Every clean ends with a photo report. It shows the system before and after, part by part, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Drips, odours and fan noise often mean grease is building, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Snowdown: the local picture
There are about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 5 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Snowdown, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every kitchen in that count with a canopy has a full extract system, canopy to discharge, to keep clear of grease. Snowdown 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. In Snowdown, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Dover council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Goodnestone Park is about 2 miles north), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. School kitchens, at schools like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you cook for passing trade around Snowdown station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Snowdown, kitchen extract cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Snowdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (30 miles or so).
All of CT15 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Snowdown
There’s a railway station in Snowdown itself: Snowdown station.
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Snowdown
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
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 are happy to quote for all of it.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Snowdown
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Snowdown?
Snowdown is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you cover smaller places like Snowdown?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Snowdown is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Snowdown?
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. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
The legal duty sits in the Fire Safety Order 2005 rather than in TR19 itself. In practice, TR19 is how kitchens show they’re managing grease, and an insurer may refuse or reduce a claim without it.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
That comes down mainly to daily cooking hours. BESA’s minimums run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. We will recommend a date after measuring the grease.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
- A single visit or a regular plan
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.