Kent · DA11
Kitchen extract cleaning in DA11
Responsible for a building in DA11? Our technicians cover Northfleet, Painters Ash and Springhead and the rest of the district, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Towns and villages in DA11
- Northfleet
- Painters Ash
- Springhead
- Gravesend
- Windmill Hill
- Milton-next-Gravesend
- Singlewell or Ifield
- Northfleet Green
Our services across DA11
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease filter exchange
- Fire damper testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Kitchen extract cleaning in DA11: 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 cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. The work covers discharge points, plenums and filters and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and an extract that no longer clears the smoke.
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- 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.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
What you will pay
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Trading since 2009
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
Landmarks near Northfleet
In Northfleet, that means kitchens and buildings near Saint George's Church of England School, Northfleet Urban Country Park and The Six Bells pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Church of All Saints (less than half a mile east), Copperfield Academy (within half a mile north-east) and Northfleet Technology College (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Northfleet is Gravesend station, roughly 1 mile north-east. A little further out are Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Where we work in DA11
Kitchens across DA11 cook for very different hours, from all-day town-centre sites to part-time hall and school kitchens. The right interval comes from hours of use and grease readings.
DA11 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, wherever it is in DA11. In the coastal parts of DA11, salt air and damp are hard on ductwork, fans and dampers, which is worth knowing when systems are inspected.
Northfleet: Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Gravesham Community Hospital (about 1.1 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Northfleet Technology College tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What affects the quote in DA11
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The number of sites or systems
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
- A few general shots of the system
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
Every clean ends with a photo report. Before and after photos show each part of the system, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Drips, odours and fan noise often mean grease is building, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Why deal with it now?
TR19® isn’t law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping extract grease under control. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What insurance they carry
- When the next visit should be, and why
What we’re called out for in DA11
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Common questions in DA11
What about areas you cannot get to?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
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 types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Do you work in DA11?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes DA11.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
When the kitchen is closed, at whatever time suits you. We need the equipment cool, and we leave the kitchen ready to cook.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.