Kent · CT18
Kitchen extract cleaning in CT18
Running a kitchen in CT18? We cover Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne and Lyminge and the rest of the district, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Towns and villages in CT18
- Hawkinge
- Capel-le-Ferne
- Lyminge
- Densole
- Etchinghill
- Newington
- Skeete
- Woodland
- Old Hawkinge
- Hemsted
- Peene
- Satmar
- Drellingore
- Arpinge
Our services across CT18
- Grease trap cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Kitchen extract cleaning in CT18: how it works
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 layer will burn, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. Typical jobs include cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey and ductwork thick with old, hardened grease, across extract fans, horizontal duct runs and vertical risers.
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time, and the area is cleaned down before we leave.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Pricing in CT18
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Trading since 2009
Get a fixed quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in CT18, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Around Hawkinge
In Hawkinge, that means kitchens and buildings near St Luke's, The Mayfly pub and The Churchill School. Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning around CT18
In CT18, a busy kitchen in a place such as Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne and Lyminge and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
We work across London and the South East, and CT18 is part of that area. Each job starts with a survey and a fixed quote. Parts of CT18 are on or near the coast, where salt air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings. Fans and cowls on sea-facing roofs are worth checking at each visit.
Hawkinge: For schools such as The Churchill School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Hawkinge is Royal Victoria Hospital, about 2 miles south.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. Keep it in the maintenance log with your fire risk assessment so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
Why deal with it now?
After a fire, one of the first questions is often when the extract was last cleaned. Many policies require cleaning to TR19, and an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A certificate in the file answers that question.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
A kitchen in CT18 builds up grease in the same places as any other: in long flat runs, at bends and changes of direction, and in the fan housing. Cooler sections of duct collect the most.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
Managing agents and facilities teams in CT18
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
FAQs for CT18
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we’ll quote them together.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
A TR19 certificate, plus a full photo report. It records what was cleaned, what wasn’t accessible and the recommended next clean date.