Hertfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Spellbrook kitchen extract cleaning
Looking for kitchen extract cleaning in Spellbrook? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
Part by part
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. Those are among the points where we take readings before and after, so the report shows the difference.
Grease filters
Between TR19 cleans, filters still need regular cleaning and we offer a filter exchange service for that. Clean filters slow the build-up further down the system.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Spellbrook
We’ve been trading since 2009, cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East and London. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. Common call-outs are for grease dripping from the canopy or filters and grease smells coming from the extract, on vertical risers, discharge points and plenums and filters. Need a TR19 duct cleaning contractor for Spellbrook? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
A clean in Spellbrook covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
In a village or hamlet like Spellbrook, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Spellbrook (CM23, CM22)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Spellbrook?
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
A hospital like Herts and Essex Hospital, about 2.2 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Before you book anyone
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether VAT is included
Why deal with it now?
TR19® is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, which in a kitchen includes the grease in the extract. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
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.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Spellbrook: the local picture
There are about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Spellbrook, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Kitchens in Spellbrook get their food hygiene inspections from East Hertfordshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Spellbrook is Hertfordshire 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.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Spellbrook CofE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Spellbrook (Much Hadham Palace is about 3.8 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Spellbrook is about 2 miles south of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Spellbrook or further out, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Hertfordshire coverage runs to 381 places, Spellbrook among them. We also work in Chelmsford, around 16 miles away.
Work in CM23 and CM22 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Oram Court, Spellbrook Lane East and Spellbrook Lane West, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. We also cover Gaston Green (1 mile east), Little Hallingbury (1 mile east), Thorley Street (1 mile north), Thorley (1 mile north-west) and Sawbridgeworth (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (15 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south-west), Cheshunt (12 miles south-west), Hertford (10 miles west) and Ware (8 miles west).
Around Spellbrook
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Leventhorpe and The George pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth station, about 1.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Harlow Mill (3.4 miles south-west) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Thorley Wash nature reserve and Portingbury Hills.
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Don’t let the canopy gutters overflow
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
You leave with a date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date is not missed.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
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What else we do in Spellbrook
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The times the site is available
- The scale of the work
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Somewhere as small as Spellbrook, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We survey the system first, from your pictures and details or on a site visit.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before we start.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Spellbrook questions
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Spellbrook out of term?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. The FSA’s register shows about 6 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Spellbrook. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Spellbrook?
Fire safety enforcement in Spellbrook is handled by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and 12-monthly for light use. Grease readings can show a shorter interval is needed.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where necessary.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
Every clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. Keep them in the maintenance log with the fire risk assessment, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, our work sits within an independently audited scheme. We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 too, and we are fully insured.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.