Essex · CM16
Kitchen extract cleaning in CM16
Running a kitchen in CM16? We cover Epping, North Weald Bassett and Theydon Bois and every street in between, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Places in CM16
- Epping
- North Weald Bassett
- Theydon Bois
- Ivy Chimneys
- Thornwood Common
- Coopersale
- Epping Green
- Jack's Hatch
- Epping Upland
- Fiddlers Hamlet
- Hobbs Cross
- Steward's Green
- Theydon Garnon
- Woodhatch
- Debden Green
Cleaning and testing we offer in CM16
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
About kitchen extract cleaning in CM16
Few kitchens can stop cooking for a day so the extract can be cleaned. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, or between services where the kitchen has a gap. With the equipment off and cool and the area sheeted, we clean and hand the kitchen back ready for the next service. The work covers canopies and hoods, vertical risers and extract fans, and people most often call us about rancid smells from grease in the duct and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19.
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- 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.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Pricing in CM16
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why businesses in CM16 choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Local landmarks in Epping
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Black Lion pub, Epping Primary School and Church of St John the Baptist and the streets around them. Nearby too are Thornwood Common Flood Meadow (1.6 miles north-east) and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School (within half a mile west). Nearby you’ll also find Epping Signalling Museum (within half a mile south) and St. Margaret's Hospital (0.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Epping includes Gernon Bushes.
Kitchen extract cleaning around CM16
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across CM16 takes in places such as Epping, North Weald Bassett and Theydon Bois and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for CM16, 15 in all, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
London and the South East cover everything from city basements to rural kitchens. The same TR19® standard applies to all of them, in CM16 and beyond.
Epping: If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St. Margaret's Hospital about 0.7 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Where a hall near Church of St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Epping, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Managing agents and facilities teams in CM16
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. 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.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
After cleaning, we re-test the same points we measured at the start, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as pictures. Your TR19 certificate is then issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Book the next clean before the last one runs out. BESA guidance links the minimum interval to daily cooking hours, so a change in hours may mean a change in interval, and grease readings will show it.
What we’re called out for in CM16
A lot of duct grease gets there because the filters let it through. Damaged, missing or overloaded filters let grease straight past, and it doesn’t stop until it reaches the fan.
What we’re most often called out for:
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Grease smells coming from the extract
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
Questions from CM16
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
No law names TR19 directly, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in CM16?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.