Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Swanton, Kent
Kitchen extract cleaning for Swanton, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
Managing agents and facilities teams in Swanton
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 to a regular schedule.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Swanton
Cooking sends fat-laden vapour into the canopy with every service. It cools inside the duct and settles as a sticky film that thickens month by month. That film is fuel, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. The work covers vertical risers, extract fans and plenums and filters, and people most often call us about grease dripping from the canopy or filters and missing paperwork after a change of operator. Need a TR19 duct cleaning contractor for Swanton? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and the same readings after the clean show the result.
Work in a small place like Swanton starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Swanton (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Swanton questions
Do you work in villages like Swanton?
Yes. Swanton 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.
Which fire service covers Swanton?
That is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings can show a shorter interval is needed.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
Strictly, the legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, not from TR19. TR19 is the industry benchmark for meeting that duty in a kitchen extract, and an insurer may refuse or reduce a claim without it.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Swanton
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- What state the system is in
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The number of sites or systems
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
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’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
The process
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Swanton.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in Swanton, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Related advice
Why act early in Swanton
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky and the fan strains to keep up. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Swanton
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Photo reports with every job
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Swanton
At about 26 miles from central London, Swanton sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. In Swanton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Tonbridge and Malling 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Maidstone Hospital about 5.7 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Dunstan or elsewhere in Swanton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME18 postcode area, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Swanton is one of them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 8 miles away.
Work in ME18 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we work in West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Swanton
Around Swanton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Swan on the Green pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wateringbury station, about 3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
Common problems we fix in Swanton
We often find duct sections that haven’t been cleaned since they were installed. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so those sections were never reached. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Mereworth Community Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Before booking anyone
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- If they look at the system before pricing
Towns and villages near Swanton
What else we do in Swanton
How the job changes from site to site
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Even a kitchen that cooks only a few hours a day needs cleaning at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. Holidays make it simple to schedule.
Ductwork and risers
Horizontal runs collect grease as the air slows and cools. Each run is cleaned through its access panels, recording any that can’t be reached.
When it’s something else
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A fan motor that has burnt out
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Swanton
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers