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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Upper Hardres
Kitchen extract cleaning across Upper Hardres and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Grease smells coming from the extract
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Upper Hardres
The ducts are where most of the grease hides. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, scraping heavy deposits by hand before degreasing. Any section we cannot reach is recorded on the report and extra access panels can be added. The work covers horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and vertical risers, and common reasons people get in touch are an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19 and proof of cleaning requested by an insurer. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Upper Hardres? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Hardres, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. 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.
- Where
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
Kitchen extract cleaning around Upper Hardres
In Upper Hardres, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Canterbury City council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Upper Hardres. 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Upper Hardres, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Upper Hardres to the outskirts, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (24 miles or so).
Kitchen extract cleaning in CT4 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We cover sites on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Upper Hardres: Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Around Upper Hardres
Around Upper Hardres, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Duck pub. The closest station to Upper Hardres is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. The timing of a visit to Upper Hardres is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Upper Hardres, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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Upper Hardres: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Upper Hardres?
The local authority for Upper Hardres is Canterbury City council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can the work in Upper Hardres be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Upper Hardres keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and 12-monthly for light use. Grease readings can show a shorter interval is needed.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
How long will the clean take?
It takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. The survey tells us how long your system will need.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
All of it, from the canopy through to the discharge. Sections with no access are listed on the report, and extra panels can be fitted.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Different parts, different methods
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.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
High-heat cooking loads the extract with grease, so grease readings help set the right interval.
Leave it or put it right?
After a fire, one of the first questions is often when the extract was last cleaned. Many policies require cleaning to TR19, and an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A certificate in the file answers that question. If the system at a site near Upper Hardres fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We’re fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- In business since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What we’re called out for in Upper Hardres
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. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
A hospital like Kent and Canterbury Hospital, about 3.5 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed