Kent · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in West Stourmouth
Kitchen extract cleaning across West Stourmouth and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
Kitchen extract cleaning around West Stourmouth
Fire safety in West Stourmouth falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. At about 59 miles from central London, West Stourmouth sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near All Saints Church or elsewhere in West Stourmouth, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
West Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in West Stourmouth, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Maidstone, about 31 miles from West Stourmouth.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Close by, we work in East Stourmouth (1 mile east), Grove (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Sarre (1 mile north) and Upstreet (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east), Broadstairs (9 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Landmarks near West Stourmouth
Typical jobs here are in premises near Grove Ferry Picnic Area. West Stourmouth’s nearest station is Minster station, roughly 3.7 miles east. Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Kitchen duct cleaning in West Stourmouth
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. The work covers horizontal duct runs, extract fans and canopies and hoods, and the jobs we see most are proof of cleaning requested by an insurer and grease drips onto cooking equipment. Kitchens in West Stourmouth book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. Either way, the answer is the same: a proper clean and the paperwork to match.
Access decides how thorough a clean can be. Where a duct run has no panels, we say so on the report and can fit new ones.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- West Stourmouth (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in West Stourmouth
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
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 doesn’t solve:
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- Fire dampers that will not close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in West Stourmouth
Can you come to West Stourmouth after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in West Stourmouth keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you get to a site in West Stourmouth?
Yes, West Stourmouth is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we will survey first.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
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 should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
We are members of Vent Hygiene Elite, the scheme run by BESCA, and we clean to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Other services in West Stourmouth
Why deal with it now?
A clogged extract doesn’t only raise the fire risk. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier 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.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why book with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We’re fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in West Stourmouth
How fast grease builds up depends mostly on how long the kitchen cooks each day. Under BESA guidance, heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means a clean at least every 3 months, moderate use every 6 months and light use every 12. They are minimums: measured grease levels set the real interval.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Grease smells coming from the extract
For schools such as Preston Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurant and pub kitchens
High-heat cooking loads the extract with grease, and measured readings show whether the minimum interval is enough.
Ductwork and risers
Risers take the extract up through floors to roof level, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. They’re cleaned through access points along their height.
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. For a village or hamlet like West Stourmouth, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- You send pictures or we visit, and the system is surveyed from 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
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.