Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Stick Hill
Kitchen extract cleaning across Stick Hill and nearby, booked around your opening hours and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
Kitchen duct cleaning in Stick Hill
Any kitchen we clean in Stick Hill gets exactly the same specification as everywhere else we work. We survey first and take grease readings, then clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. We are often asked to deal with ductwork thick with old, hardened grease and rancid smells from grease in the duct, across discharge points, horizontal duct runs and plenums and filters. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, in Stick Hill it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
Most kitchens in Stick Hill fall into one of BESA’s three bands: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and yearly for light use, adjusted by what the grease readings show.
In a village or hamlet like Stick Hill, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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
- Stick Hill (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Stick Hill
If there’s a fire and the extract hasn’t been cleaned, the paperwork becomes the problem. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and may reduce or refuse a claim without it. A certificate in the file answers that question. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Trading since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
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.
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.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Stick Hill
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Stick Hill, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
Stick Hill kitchens: local notes
It’s Sevenoaks council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Stick Hill. 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. Stick Hill is about 24 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you cook for passing trade around Hever station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. Where a hall near Church of the Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Stick Hill, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Stick Hill is Queen Victoria Hospital, about 4.6 miles south-west.
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Stick Hill and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Stick Hill is one of them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 20 miles away.
Work in TN8 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Hartfield Road and Eden Hall or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Stick Hill include Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
Around Stick Hill
In Stick Hill, that means kitchens and buildings near Queen's Arms. The nearest railway station is Hever station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
What affects the quote in Stick Hill
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How easy every part is to reach
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
The cost 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 work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, and equipment can be switched back on once we have gone.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that is clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
Nearby places to Stick Hill
What else we do in Stick Hill
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Common questions in Stick Hill
Is Stick Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Stick Hill is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Stick Hill?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Stick Hill. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
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.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19 is the benchmark used to show extract grease is under control.
How long will the clean take?
It takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. The survey tells us how long your system will need.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What do I get after the clean?
A TR19 certificate and a photo report. Certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report shows before and after photos, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.