Portsmouth · PO1
Kitchen extract cleaning in PO1
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across PO1, covering Landport, Portsea and Portsmouth Point. A fixed price up front and out-of-hours working.
Where we work in PO1
Cleaning and testing we offer in PO1
- Grease trap cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Kitchen extract cleaning across PO1: what to expect
The canopy over the range is only the start of a kitchen extract system. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and each part collects grease. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. Typical jobs include stale cooking odours from the system and an inspection that picked up a dirty extract, on canopies and hoods, discharge points and extract fans.
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one, and the area is cleaned down before we leave.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
How we quote
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why businesses in PO1 choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
How to get a quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in PO1, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
What’s near Landport
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Alexandra Park, St Edmund's Catholic School and The Painters Arms and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (under half a mile north), St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south) and Ark Dickens Primary Academy (within half a mile north-east). Landport has its own railway station: Portsmouth & Southsea station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Landport include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning across PO1: local notes
Kitchens across PO1 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.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites in PO1 can keep trading. PO1 includes coastal places, where salt in the air speeds up corrosion of roof-level equipment. We look for corrosion as well as dirt on coastal sites.
Landport: A hospital like Royal Portsmouth Hospital, about under half a mile south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. For schools such as Ark Dickens Primary Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Grease and dirty water are collected and taken off site, so you can start cooking as normal.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
Why act early?
Any food business in PO1 can expect visits from the council’s environmental health officers, and they look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment, extraction included. A clean extract is one less thing to worry about on the day.
Comparing quotes
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- When the next visit should be, and why
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- What state the system is in
- How big the system is
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The postcode and the type of business
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos 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 we start.
Common problems we fix in PO1
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. They are minimums: measured grease levels set the real interval.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in PO1
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19 isn’t written into law, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 does require the responsible person to manage fire risk. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. We’ll recommend a date after measuring the grease.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
Is a quote from photos possible?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.