Kent · DA13
Kitchen extract cleaning in DA13
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across DA13, covering Meopham, Istead Rise and Culverstone Green. A fixed price up front and out-of-hours working.
Where we work in DA13
- Meopham
- Istead Rise
- Culverstone Green
- Vigo Village
- Sole Street
- Southfleet
- Betsham
- Harvel
- Hook Green
- Priestwood
- Foxendown
- Henley Street
- Round Street
- South Street
- Westwood
- Northfleet Green
- Luddesdown
- Nash Street
- Priestwood Green
- Dartford
- Painters Ash
- New Barn
- Springhead
- Singlewell or Ifield
Services in DA13
- Fire damper testing
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease filter exchange
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Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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About kitchen extract cleaning in DA13
Cooking sends fat-laden vapour into the canopy with every service. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That film is fuel, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. We’re often asked to deal with stale cooking odours from the system and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction, on vertical risers, horizontal duct runs and plenums and filters.
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from 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.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
How we quote
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A fixed price before any work starts
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
What’s near Meopham
In Meopham, that means kitchens and buildings near Camer Park Country Park, Meopham Community Academy and Parish Church of St John the Baptist. Other local landmarks include The Railway Inn (0.9 miles east) and Meopham School (0.8 miles south). The closest station to Meopham is Meopham station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Meopham include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
Kitchen extracts across DA13
Kitchens across DA13 cook for very different hours, from all-day town-centre sites to part-time hall and school kitchens. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
Across England, including DA13, the responsible person has a legal duty to assess and reduce fire risk, and each certificate and photo report is a record you can keep in your log book. Parts of DA13 are on or near the coast, where salt air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings. We look for corrosion as well as dirt on coastal sites.
Meopham: A hospital like Gravesham Community Hospital, about 4.4 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. A kitchen near Meopham station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
Different parts, different methods
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens often cook for long hours, frying and grilling, so their cleaning interval is often 3 or 6 months under BESA guidance. Cleans are done after close, overnight or before opening.
Ductwork and risers
Grease builds up most where the duct turns. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Why it fails
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so those sections were never reached. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in DA13
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The number of sites or systems
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Travel, parking and unloading
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in DA13
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19® itself isn’t law. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve dealt with extract grease.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What about areas you cannot get to?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Do you cover DA13?
Yes. We cover DA13 and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.