Essex · IG7
Kitchen extract cleaning in IG7
Responsible for a building in IG7? We cover Chigwell, Chigwell Row and Redbridge and the rest of the district, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Towns and villages in IG7
Our services across IG7
- Extract fan cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Grease trap cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
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Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
About kitchen extract cleaning in IG7
Few kitchens can stop cooking for a day so the extract can be cleaned. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, or between services where the kitchen has a gap. With the equipment off and cool and the area sheeted, we clean and hand the kitchen back ready for the next service. Common call-outs are for an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer and a kitchen taken over without any extract records, on plenums and filters, canopies and hoods and discharge points.
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- 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.
Pricing in IG7
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why businesses in IG7 choose us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Every job surveyed first
- A fixed price before any work starts
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Local landmarks in Chigwell
Around Chigwell, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Chigwell Row Wood, West Hatch High School and St Winifred. Nearby too are Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery (0.5 miles south-east) and The Kings Head Hotel (0.8 miles north). The nearest railway station is Chingford station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Epping Forest Museum (3 miles north-west) and Claybury Hospital (0.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Roding Valley Meadows and Pole Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning across IG7: local notes
Across IG7, from Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell and Fairlop outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Each extract is cleaned to the same TR19® standard, canopy to discharge.
In England, the Fire Safety Order puts the duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and each certificate and photo report is a record you can keep in your log book.
Chigwell: Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Claybury Hospital (about 0.8 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Historic houses near Chigwell, such as Valentines Mansion about 2.9 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Why it fails
How fast grease builds up depends mostly on how long the kitchen cooks each day. BESA guidance sets minimum cleaning intervals of every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours, and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings can show a kitchen needs cleaning sooner.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What affects the quote in IG7
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The site address and the type of premises
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
You leave with a date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date isn’t missed.
Book the next clean before the last one runs out. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval should be looked at again, and grease readings will show it.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Restaurants and pubs tend to cook long hours with plenty of frying and grilling, so their cleaning interval is often 3 or 6 months under BESA guidance. We clean after close or before opening.
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in IG7
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’ve been trading since 2009.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
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, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.