Portsmouth · PO6
Kitchen extract cleaning in PO6
Kitchen extract, ductwork and ventilation cleaning for commercial kitchens and buildings across PO6, covering Portsmouth, Wymering and Paulsgrove. A fixed price up front and out-of-hours working.
Places in PO6
Cleaning and testing we offer in PO6
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Fire damper testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
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Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
About kitchen extract cleaning in PO6
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Send a few pictures of the canopy and filters when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will come back with a fixed price for the work in PO6, typically within one working day. The work covers vertical risers, canopies and hoods and extract fans, and the jobs we see most are a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate and extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit.
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work 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.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- 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
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
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Local landmarks in Portsmouth
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. Nearby too are The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (within half a mile west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Where we work in PO6
Across PO6, from Purbrook, Portchester and Hilsea 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.
London and the South East cover everything from city basements to rural kitchens. Wherever the site is in PO6, the work is done to the same TR19® standard. PO6 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.
Portsmouth: A kitchen near Fratton station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Manor Infant School or anywhere near Portsmouth, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
A TR19 certificate notes the date, the location and the technician. Keep it in the maintenance log with your fire risk assessment so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
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
- The condition of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
For kitchen extract cleaning in PO6, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A canopy that’s too small or a system that was badly designed
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
A lot of duct grease gets there because the filters let it through. Damaged, missing or overloaded filters let grease straight past, and from there it travels on to the fan.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
PO6: your questions answered
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Many insurers ask for proof of regular cleaning to TR19, and many policies require it. Without proof, a claim can be refused or reduced, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
Out of hours: evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. The equipment is switched off and left to cool, and we hand the kitchen back ready for the next service.