Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Underling Green
One call covers kitchen extract cleaning in Underling Green: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Fat running down the canopy edge
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Underling Green
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are often asked to deal with fat running down the canopy edge and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer, across extract fans, vertical risers and discharge points. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Underling Green start: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
A clean in Underling Green covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
Work in a small place like Underling Green starts with a call to agree access and timings, 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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Underling Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Underling Green, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- 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
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a 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 start, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Underling Green: your questions answered
Which fire authority looks after Underling Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Underling Green is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you work at weekends in Underling Green?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Underling Green doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
The minimum is set by BESA guidance on daily use, from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Kitchens that fry or grill a lot may need cleaning sooner, which grease thickness testing will show.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
The legal duty sits in the Fire Safety Order 2005 rather than in TR19 itself. 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 should I send you?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. As a guide, it takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Underling Green
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Underling Green. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Fire safety in Underling Green falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Food hygiene inspections in Underling Green are the job of Maidstone 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.
Historic houses near Underling Green, such as Stoneacre about 5 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Underling Green is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Underling Green or further out, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Underling Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for kitchen extract cleaning.
Kitchen extract cleaning in TN12 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Milebush (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile south), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Rabbit's Cross (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Underling Green
The nearest railway station is Marden station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north) and South East Romany Museum (1.3 miles south).
For landlords and multi-site operators
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
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 can quote for the whole system.
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Underling Green?
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
A hospital like Oakwood Hospital, about 5.5 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What records you will receive afterwards
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The size of the system
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Leave it or put it right?
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. The responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping extract grease under control. Cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve done it. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Underling Green is calmer for everyone.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What you get with us
- Full insurance on every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- An undersized canopy or fan
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Grease and dirty water are collected and taken off site, and equipment can be switched back on once we’ve gone.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. A daily wipe isn’t a deep clean, but it helps between visits.