Hertfordshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Stocking Pelham
One call covers kitchen extract cleaning in Stocking Pelham, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as photos. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. It will not replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
Kitchen duct cleaning in Stocking Pelham
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a kitchen taken over without any extract records and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Stocking Pelham start: a system that is clean inside, not just on the surface, and a certificate that proves it.
What can be cleaned depends on what can be reached. Where a duct run has no panels, we say so on the report and can fit new ones.
For a kitchen in or near Stocking Pelham, 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, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Stocking Pelham (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- An undersized canopy or fan
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Stocking Pelham
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
Common questions in Stocking Pelham
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Stocking Pelham?
The local authority for Stocking Pelham is East Hertfordshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can you work in Stocking Pelham outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Stocking Pelham needn’t be disturbed. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
BESA guidance gives minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on daily cooking hours. Kitchens that fry or grill a lot may need cleaning sooner, and readings will tell you.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What should I send you?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few photos and any previous report.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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.
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’re happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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What happens on the day
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 we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Stocking Pelham.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
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Kitchen extracts in Stocking Pelham
At about 32 miles from central London, Stocking Pelham sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Food hygiene inspections in Stocking Pelham are the job of East Hertfordshire council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Herts and Essex Hospital (about 5.9 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Stocking Pelham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Stocking Pelham is about 5 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Stocking Pelham and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our area takes in 381 places across Hertfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Chelmsford page covers sites nearby (21 miles or so).
All of SG9 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in The Willows (1 mile south-west), Berden (1 mile east), Starling's Green (1 mile north), Uppend (2 miles south-east) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles south), Hoddesdon (14 miles south-west), Hertford (13 miles south-west), Letchworth (14 miles west) and Ware (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Stocking Pelham
In Stocking Pelham, that means kitchens and buildings near The Cock pub. Stocking Pelham’s nearest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Pelham (2.1 miles north-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (5.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Stocking Pelham includes Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
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.
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.