Hertfordshire · AL3
Kitchen extract cleaning in AL3
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across AL3, covering Bernards Heath, Redbourn and Markyate. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Places in AL3
- Bernards Heath
- Redbourn
- Markyate
- Flamstead
- Trowley Bottom
- Friar's Wash
- Childwick Green
- Roe End
- Holtsmere End
- St Albans
- Marshalswick
- Sopwell
- St Stephens
Services in AL3
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Fire damper testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Our kitchen extract cleaning service in AL3
Think of it as a health check for the kitchen’s airways: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers vertical risers, extract fans and canopies and hoods, and people most often call us about an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and a kitchen taken over without any extract records.
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by pictures or a visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- 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.
What affects the price in AL3
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
Get a fixed quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in AL3, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Local landmarks in Bernards Heath
In Bernards Heath, that means kitchens and buildings near Clarence Park, Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School and Church of St Saviour, among other places. You will also find Verulam School (0.8 miles south-east), Jolly Sailor pub (within half a mile south) and St Albans Girls' School (0.6 miles north). The nearest railway station is St Albans station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find The Maltings (0.7 miles south) and St Albans Musical Museum (0.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Verulamium Lake and The Wick Local Nature Reserve.
Where we work in AL3
From St Albans, Bernards Heath and Marshalswick to its smaller places, AL3 has kitchens of every size. Each extract is cleaned to the same TR19® standard, canopy to discharge.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites across AL3 don’t have to lose a day.
Bernards Heath: Bursars and site managers at schools such as Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Commuter trade near St Albans station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site rules, permits and inductions
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The site address and the type of premises
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Why it fails
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 nobody could get to them. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Keep the baffle filters clean
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, giving you before and after readings alongside the pictures. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
Common questions in AL3
Is AL3 in your area?
Yes. We cover AL3 and the rest of Hertfordshire, within our South East and London area. To book, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Many insurers ask for proof of regular cleaning to TR19, and many policies require it. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Can you quote from pictures?
Often, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site and its opening hours.