Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
Upstreet kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Upstreet. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Upstreet?
A lot of duct grease gets there because the filters let it through. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and it does not stop until it reaches the fan.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Upstreet is St Martins Hospital, about 5.2 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Upstreet
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. It cools inside the duct and settles as a sticky film that thickens month by month. That layer will burn, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. We’re often asked to deal with stale cooking odours from the system and missing paperwork after a change of operator, across extract fans, horizontal duct runs and discharge points. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Upstreet start: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
A kitchen running fryers and chargrills all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly steams and boils, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
In a small place like Upstreet, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Upstreet (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. File it with the fire risk assessment and the maintenance log, so it’s to hand when an insurer, fire officer or EHO asks.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. It won’t replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
Why it’s worth doing now in Upstreet
A clogged extract doesn’t only raise the fire risk. 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. Somewhere as small as Upstreet, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Each visit written up, with photos
- We’re fully insured
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Upstreet
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Upstreet, up to about a mile and a half out. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Kitchens in Upstreet get their food hygiene inspections from Canterbury City council. 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. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Upstreet. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Upstreet, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Where a hall near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Upstreet, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Upstreet and the rest of Kent. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 29 miles away.
We work across CT3 for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Upstreet: Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Upstreet
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Grove Ferry Picnic Area, Spires Academy and The Grove Ferry Inn and the streets around them. Upstreet’s nearest station is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upstreet include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How the visit works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Upstreet can be planned properly.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
Different parts, different methods
Ductwork and risers
Horizontal runs collect grease as the air slows and cools. We open access panels along the route and clean each section, recording any that cannot be reached.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
A pub or restaurant cannot afford to cancel a service for a clean. Overnight and weekend cleans keep the kitchen trading, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
What a clean will not put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- A fan motor that has burnt out
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Upstreet
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
Other services in Upstreet
Questions from Upstreet
Which fire service covers Upstreet?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Upstreet. 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.
Can you get to a site in Upstreet?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. BESA’s minimums run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. We will recommend a date after measuring the grease.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
What affects the quote in Upstreet
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- What state the system is in
- Parking and loading at the site
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.