Kent · CT7
Kitchen extract cleaning in CT7
We cover every part of the CT7 postcode district, including Birchington, St Nicholas at Wade and Acol. You get a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Places in CT7
What we do in CT7
- Ductwork cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease trap cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Air handling unit cleaning
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Elsewhere in Kent
Every town in Kent
Every area we cover
How kitchen extract cleaning works in CT7
Cooking sends fat-laden vapour into the canopy with every service. It cools inside the duct and settles as a sticky film that thickens month by month. That film is fuel, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. The work covers discharge points, vertical risers and extract fans, and the jobs we see most are poor airflow at the canopy and stale cooking odours from the system.
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and send you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
How we quote
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Landmarks near Birchington
Around Birchington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Church of All Saints, The Powell Arms Public House and King Ethelbert School and the streets around them. Birchington has its own railway station: Birchington-On-Sea station. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Kitchen extract cleaning across CT7: local notes
In CT7, a busy kitchen in a place such as Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Birchington and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
From central London kitchens to coastal hotels and country pubs, London and the South East have every kind of site. The same TR19® standard applies to all of them, in CT7 and beyond. In the coastal parts of CT7, salt air and damp are hard on ductwork, fans and dampers, which is worth knowing when systems are inspected.
Birchington: Where a hall near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Birchington, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. School kitchens, at schools like Birchington Church of England Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning will not do:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- A grease trap that needs emptying
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: 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: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Keep grease collection points emptied
You leave with a date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date is not missed.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that is clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in CT7
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The condition of the system
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in CT7
What accreditations do you hold?
Our work is to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, with certificates issued through the BESCA portal. Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What 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 email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
What should I send you?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.