Kent · DA3
Kitchen extract cleaning in DA3
Kitchen extract, ductwork and ventilation cleaning for commercial kitchens and buildings across DA3, from Hartley, New Barn and New Ash Green. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Places in DA3
What we do in DA3
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Ductwork cleaning
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Our kitchen extract cleaning service in DA3
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and grease settles in every one of them. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. The work covers discharge points, canopies and hoods and plenums and filters, and the jobs we see most are extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit and ductwork thick with old, hardened grease.
We turn up 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. The work itself takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
What affects the price in DA3
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Trading since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Landmarks near Hartley
Around Hartley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Longfield Academy, Railway Tavern and Church of Saint Mary, among other places. Nearby too are Hartley Primary Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Rectory Meadow (0.5 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
Kitchen extracts across DA3
In DA3, a busy kitchen in a place such as Hartley, New Barn and New Ash Green and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. The right interval comes from hours of use and grease readings.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites in DA3 can keep trading.
Hartley: If you cook for passing trade around Longfield station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Darent Valley Hospital (about 4 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
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.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Different parts, different methods
Ductwork and risers
Risers take the extract up through floors to roof level, and grease runs down their walls and pools at the base. They’re cleaned through access points along their height.
Grease filters
We clean the grease filters as part of the job, and put back so they seat correctly. We will tell you if any need replacing.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- A fan motor that has burnt out
Why it fails
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. 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.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Questions from DA3
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before work begins.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.