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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in St John's
One call covers kitchen extract cleaning in St John's: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Poor airflow at the canopy
About our kitchen extract cleaning in St John's
The canopy over the range is only the start of a kitchen extract system. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and each part collects grease. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. We are often asked to deal with missing paperwork after a change of operator and an inspection that picked up a dirty extract, across vertical risers, extract fans and horizontal duct runs. For TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in St John's, you get one team and one number for every site, wherever you are in Surrey.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, which is why a TR19® clean in St John's goes well beyond the canopy.
For a smaller kitchen near St John's, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- St John's (GU21, GU22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in St John's
Food Standards Agency data counts about 34 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 19 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around St John's, up to about a mile and a half out. Every kitchen in that count with a canopy has a full extract system, canopy to discharge, to keep clear of grease. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service covers St John's. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In St John's, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Woking council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Where a hall near St John's Church, or anywhere in St John's, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Term dates shape school work: for a school like The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. St John's gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. St John's is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey we cover for kitchen extract cleaning.
Work in GU21 and GU22 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Main roads around St John's include the A324, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Near you in St John's
In St John's, that means kitchens and buildings near Hoe Valley School, The Oaktree School and Royal Oak pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Woking station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
What a clean won’t put right
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- 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 email photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in St John's
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. For a place like St John's, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- 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.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
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What we are called out for in St John's
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. The grease filters stop some, never all of it.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Brookwood Hospital (about 1 mile west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
How the job changes from site to site
Grease filters
Gaps around filters let fat through to the duct. We check they fit as they should when we refit them, and flag any that do not.
Ductwork and risers
Horizontal runs collect grease as the air slows and cools. Each run is cleaned through its access panels, recording any that cannot be reached.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
St John's: your questions answered
Can the work in St John's be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in St John's does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Can a school canteen extract in St John's be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 11 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of St John's, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the dates the site is empty.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
A TR19 certificate, plus a full photo report. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
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.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
No law names TR19 directly, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19 as the standard, and many policies require it.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
That comes down mainly to daily cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. We’ll recommend a date after measuring the grease.