Hertfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Stapleford
Kitchen extract cleaning for Stapleford, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Kitchen duct cleaning in Stapleford
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Send a few photos of the canopy and filters when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and you’ll have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in Stapleford, usually within one working day. If you’re dealing with an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19 and grease dripping from the canopy or filters, we can put it right. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a system that is clean inside, not just on the surface, and a certificate that proves it.
BESA sets minimum intervals by hours of cooking a day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and yearly for light use, with grease readings setting the real interval.
Work in a small place like Stapleford starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Stapleford (SG14)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Stapleford
What else we do in Stapleford
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive 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 one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. For a village or hamlet like Stapleford, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- 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.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Why deal with it now?
If there’s a fire and the extract hasn’t been cleaned, the paperwork becomes the problem. Many policies require cleaning to TR19, and an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A current certificate is far easier to produce than an explanation. Somewhere as small as Stapleford, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Stapleford
- Every job surveyed first
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
You will get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Parking and loading at the site
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How many systems or sites are involved
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Grease, kitchens and Stapleford
Food hygiene inspections in Stapleford are the job of East Hertfordshire council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Stapleford, about 23 miles from central London, is within our usual area. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
For schools such as Stapleford Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Where a hall near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Stapleford, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Stapleford (Aston Bury is about 3.6 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Stapleford is about 3 miles north of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Stapleford and the rest of Hertfordshire. We cover 381 places across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also work in London, about 23 miles from Stapleford.
Here we cover the SG14 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Local streets include High Road and Clusterbolts, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Bramfield (1 mile south-west), Watton at Stone (2 miles north-west), Bull's Green (2 miles west), Tewin Wood (3 miles west) and Tewin (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (6 miles north-west), St Albans (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south-west), Harpenden (11 miles west) and Hitchin (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Stapleford
In Stapleford, that means kitchens and buildings near Woodhall Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Watton-At-Stone station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hertford Castle (2.9 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Stapleford includes Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Stapleford
Can school kitchens in Stapleford be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Stapleford. Send us your term dates when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will fit the work in.
Which fire service covers Stapleford?
Fire safety enforcement in Stapleford 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.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
Every part the air passes through, as far as access allows. Where there aren’t enough access panels to reach a section, it’s recorded, and we can fit new ones.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Grease-filled ducts can carry fire well beyond the kitchen. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
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.
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.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- A grease trap that needs emptying
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
How the job changes from site to site
Ductwork and risers
Grease builds up most where the duct turns. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease that reaches the fan coats the blades and the housing. We isolate it, open it up and degrease it.