Kent · CT50
Kitchen extract cleaning in CT50
Running a kitchen in CT50? We cover Cheriton and Sandgate and the rest of the district, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Towns and villages in CT50
What we do in CT50
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease trap cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Fire damper testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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How kitchen extract cleaning works in CT50
The canopy over the range is only the start of a kitchen extract system. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and each part collects grease. Our clean follows the air from canopy to discharge, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers extract fans, plenums and filters and vertical risers, and common reasons people get in touch are cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey and years of baked-on grease in the ducts.
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Pricing in CT50
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why businesses in CT50 choose us
- We are fully insured
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Around Cheriton
Around Cheriton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Pent Valley Technology College, Church of All Souls and White Lion pub. Nearby too are All Soul's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east) and Lower Leas Coastal Park (1.7 miles south-east). The closest station to Cheriton is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sugar Loaf Hill.
Kitchen extracts across CT50
In CT50, a busy kitchen in a place such as Cheriton and Sandgate and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
CT50 is within the area we cover, which takes in London and the South East. Every job is surveyed first and quoted at a fixed price. Near the coast in CT50, salt and damp speed up corrosion in fans, ducts and dampers, and corrosion is one of the things that can stop a fire damper closing.
Cheriton: For kitchens close to Folkestone West station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. A hospital like Royal Victoria Hospital, about 1.3 miles east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
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.
Part by part
Grease filters
Baffle filters are cleaned as part of every TR19 clean, and put back so they seat correctly. Damaged ones are noted on the report.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School kitchens can look lightly used but still need a TR19 clean at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. School holidays are an easy time to do it.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in CT50
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The number of sites or systems
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any previous report or certificate
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: 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.
What we are called out for in CT50
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Frying, grilling and roasting send far more fat into the canopy than steaming or boiling, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
Managing agents and facilities teams in CT50
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Common questions in CT50
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in CT50?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before work begins.
Do you work in CT50?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes CT50.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. As a guide, it takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.