Thurrock · RM18
Kitchen extract cleaning in RM18
Kitchen extract, ductwork and ventilation cleaning for commercial kitchens and buildings across RM18, from Tilbury, East Tilbury and West Tilbury. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Places in RM18
What we do in RM18
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Elsewhere in Thurrock
Towns and villages in Thurrock
Every area we cover
Kitchen extract cleaning across RM18: what to expect
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with pictures of the canopy and filters, and we will come back with a fixed price for the work in RM18, usually within one working day. We’re often asked to deal with extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit and grease smells coming from the extract, across vertical risers, plenums and filters and horizontal duct runs.
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- 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.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
What you will pay
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Why businesses in RM18 choose us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Landmarks near Tilbury
In Tilbury, that means kitchens and buildings near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, The Gateway Academy and Northfleet Urban Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tilbury Town station, about 0.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4 miles west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south). Not far away are Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
Kitchen extracts across RM18
Across RM18, from Grays, Tilbury and East Tilbury 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.
We work across London and the South East, and RM18 is part of that area. Every job is surveyed first and quoted at a fixed price. In the coastal parts of RM18, salt air and damp are hard on ductwork, fans and dampers, which is worth knowing when systems are inspected.
Tilbury: Where a hall near St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Tilbury, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you cook for passing trade around Tilbury Town station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Managing agents and facilities teams in RM18
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- The times the site is available
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Any permits to work or inductions
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Leave it or put it right?
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, which is slower to clean. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Even a kitchen that cooks only a few hours a day needs cleaning at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. School holidays are an easy time to do it.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum is out of sight behind the filters, so it’s easy to forget. With the filters out, the plenum is scraped and degreased.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
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, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
RM18 questions
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
That comes down mainly to daily cooking hours. BESA’s minimums run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
The whole system: the canopy, the plenum behind the filters, the filters, horizontal ducts, vertical risers, the fan and the discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.
Is RM18 in your area?
Yes. We work in RM18 and the rest of Thurrock, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.