Kent · CT8
Kitchen extract cleaning in CT8
We cover every part of the CT8 postcode district, which takes in Westgate-on-Sea, Margate and Garlinge. You get a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Where we work in CT8
Cleaning and testing we offer in CT8
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- See all services
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Kitchen extract cleaning across CT8: what to expect
The ducts are where most of the grease hides. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, scraping heavy deposits by hand before degreasing. Anything out of reach is noted in the report, and new panels can be fitted. We are often asked to deal with poor airflow at the canopy and a system with no record of a TR19 clean, on horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and plenums and filters.
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- 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.
What affects the price in CT8
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Landmarks near Westgate-on-Sea
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around St Saviour's Church of England Junior School, Church of St Saviour and Ursuline College, among other places. There’s a railway station in Westgate-on-Sea itself: Westgate-On-Sea station. Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Westgate-on-Sea includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Where we work in CT8
In CT8, we work in places such as Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Garlinge and well beyond. Every place on our CT8 list (3 in all) is covered, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
In England, the Fire Safety Order puts the duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and a TR19® certificate and photo report give you a record of the work. Coastal kitchens in CT8 often have their busiest months in the summer, so it pays to book work around the busy season.
Westgate-on-Sea: Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Westgate-on-Sea is Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, about 2.3 miles east. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Saviour or elsewhere in Westgate-on-Sea, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Leave it or put it right?
TR19® is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, which in a kitchen includes the grease in the extract. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a survey comes first
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Institutional kitchens tend to cook to set hours, so cleans can be booked when the kitchen is closed. The certificate and report suit estates and compliance files.
Grease filters
We clean the grease filters as part of the job, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. Damaged ones are noted on the report.
Why it fails
We often find duct sections that haven’t been cleaned since they were installed. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so those sections were never reached. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in CT8
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
What accreditations do you hold?
We clean to BESA TR19® Grease as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, and certificates go through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. We have been trading since 2009.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.