Kent · ME19
Kitchen extract cleaning in ME19
We cover every part of the ME19 postcode district, including Kings Hill, East Malling and West Malling. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Where we work in ME19
- Kings Hill
- East Malling
- West Malling
- Leybourne
- Ryarsh
- Offham
- Wrotham Heath
- Trottiscliffe
- Birling
- Addington
- Well Street
- Snodland
- Holborough
- Larkfield
Services in ME19
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Kitchen extract cleaning in ME19: how it works
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. Any section we cannot reach is recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted. We’re often asked to deal with a kitchen taken over without any extract records and years of baked-on grease in the ducts, across horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and extract fans.
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by photos or a visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
What you will pay
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Landmarks near Kings Hill
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Malling School, Manor Park Country Park and Church of St John the Baptist. Kings Hill’s nearest station is West Malling station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
Kitchen extract cleaning across ME19: local notes
From Kings Hill, Snodland and East Malling to its smaller places, ME19 has kitchens of every size. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
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.
Kings Hill: A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere in Kings Hill, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Maidstone Hospital (about 3.4 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
A TR19 certificate notes the date, the location and the technician. File it with the fire risk assessment and the maintenance log so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. It will not replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
What affects the quote in ME19
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The number of sites or systems
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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, next to our reports.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- A grease trap that needs emptying
What happens if it’s left?
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. Cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve done it.
What your quote should include
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Common questions in ME19
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Short systems are done in a few hours, while long runs and tall risers take longer and may need more than one visit. We’ll tell you how long when we quote.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
A TR19 certificate and a photo report. Certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report includes before and after photos, grease readings and the recommended next clean date.