Essex · CO2
Kitchen extract cleaning in CO2
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across CO2, from Berechurch, Abbey Field and Old Heath. A fixed price up front and out-of-hours working.
Places in CO2
- Berechurch
- Abbey Field
- Old Heath
- Layer-de-la-Haye
- Birch Green
- Malting Green
- Layer Breton
- Heckfordbridge
- Birch
- Colchester
- Camulodunum
- Greenstead
- The Hythe
- Lexden
What we do in CO2
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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How kitchen extract cleaning works in CO2
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That film is fuel, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. Typical jobs include an extract that no longer clears the smoke and heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs, on discharge points, horizontal duct runs and plenums and filters.
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
What you will pay
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- We’re fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
How to get a quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in CO2, call us on 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. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Around Berechurch
In Berechurch, that means kitchens and buildings near St Margarets, Thomas Lord Audley School and Language College and Donyland Lodge, among other places. The nearest railway station is Colchester Town station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Essex County Hospital (1.9 miles north) and Colchester Castle (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Roman River Valley.
Kitchen extract cleaning around CO2
In CO2, we work in places such as Colchester, Camulodunum and Greenstead and well beyond. Every place on our CO2 list (14 in all) is covered, with cleans booked around trading hours.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites across CO2 do not have to lose a day.
Berechurch: Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Margarets, or anywhere in Berechurch, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Essex County Hospital about 1.9 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
What affects the quote in CO2
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The size of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, 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.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
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, while the fan works harder to move less air. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether a survey comes first
Common problems we fix in CO2
The reason for all this is fire. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. For a kitchen in CO2, keeping that fuel under control is part of the fire risk assessment.
These are the problems we see most often:
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
CO2: your questions answered
Do you cover CO2?
Yes. Our technicians work in CO2, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Will the clean disrupt our service?
When the kitchen is closed, at whatever time suits you. We need the equipment cool, and we leave the kitchen ready to cook.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.