Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in South Street, Kent
Professional kitchen extract cleaning in and around South Street, booked around your opening hours and finished with a written report and photos.
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in South Street
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Anything out of reach is noted in the report and extra access panels can be added. If you have years of baked-on grease in the ducts and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer, we can help, from horizontal duct runs, extract fans and discharge points onwards. When a restaurant in South Street asks for duct cleaning, it’s nearly always the kitchen extract they mean, and that’s exactly what we do: canopy to fan, to TR19® Grease.
Access decides how thorough a clean can be. Sections without access panels are recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted so they’re cleaned next time.
For a kitchen in or near South Street, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- South Street (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- Fire dampers that will not close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
Leave it or put it right?
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. Regular cleans keep each visit shorter. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to South Street is calmer for everyone.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- We are fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
South Street kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of South Street. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers South Street. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In South Street, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Gravesham council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Culverstone Green Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Cobham College is about 3.3 miles north-east), access may need planning.
South Street is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Sites in South Street get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, South Street among them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (10 miles or so).
Every address in DA13 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. You’ll find streets such as South Street and Chapman's Hill, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. We also cover New Street (1 mile west), Priestwood Green (1 mile east), Culverstone Green (1 mile south), Harvel (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Landmarks near South Street
Around South Street, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Trosley Country Park and Meopham School, among other places. The closest station to South Street is Meopham station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (4.5 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles south-east).
How the job changes from site to site
Ductwork and risers
Vertical risers carry the air up through the building, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. They’re cleaned through access points along their height.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School kitchens can look lightly used but still need a TR19 clean at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. Holidays make it simple to schedule.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
Questions from South Street
Who inspects food businesses in South Street?
Kitchens in South Street are inspected by Gravesham council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Do you work in villages like South Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
It takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What we do, step by step
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. For a village or hamlet like South Street, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- You send pictures or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
You leave with a date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date is not missed.
Stick to the cleaning interval on the certificate. BESA guidance links the minimum interval to daily cooking hours, so a change in hours may mean a change in interval, and grease readings will show it.