Kent · BR8
Kitchen extract cleaning in BR8
We cover every part of the BR8 postcode district, which takes in Swanley, Hextable and Crockenhill. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Towns and villages in BR8
Cleaning and testing we offer in BR8
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Fire damper testing
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How kitchen extract cleaning works in BR8
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Send a few photos of the canopy and filters when you call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and you will have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in BR8, usually within one working day. Common call-outs are for a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and an extract that no longer clears the smoke, across extract fans, horizontal duct runs and plenums and filters.
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
What affects the price in BR8
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- In business since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- Every job surveyed first
Getting a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Local landmarks in Swanley
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Orchards Academy, St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School and St Mary the Virgin, among other places. There’s a railway station in Swanley itself: Swanley station. A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Swanley includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning around BR8
Kitchens across BR8 cook for very different hours, from all-day town-centre sites to part-time hall and school kitchens. The right interval comes from hours of use and grease readings.
London and the South East cover everything from city basements to rural kitchens. Wherever the site is in BR8, the work is done to the same TR19® standard.
Swanley: Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Queen Mary's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Swanley, about 3.4 miles north-west. A kitchen near Swanley station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
What the work involves, part by part
Grease filters
Baffle filters are cleaned as part of every TR19 clean, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. We’ll tell you if any need replacing.
Ductwork and risers
Vertical risers carry the air up through the building, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. They’re cleaned through access points along their height.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Common problems we fix in BR8
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. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
Why act early?
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. The responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which in a kitchen includes the grease in the extract. Cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve done it.
Comparing quotes
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
BR8: your questions answered
Can you price the work without visiting?
Often, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Extract grease is fuel for a kitchen fire, so many insurers want evidence it’s being cleaned to TR19. Our certificate and photo report give you that evidence.
What should I send you?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few photos and any previous report.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. As a guide, it takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.