Hertfordshire · SG13
Kitchen extract cleaning in SG13
Responsible for a building in SG13? We cover Foxholes, Horns Mill and Hertford Heath and the rest of the district, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Areas within SG13
- Foxholes
- Horns Mill
- Hertford Heath
- Little Amwell
- Hailey
- Little Berkhamsted
- Bayford
- Newgate Street
- Rush Green
- Brickendon
- Hertford
- Bengeo
What we do in SG13
- Grease trap cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Fire damper testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
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Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Our kitchen extract cleaning service in SG13
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’ll come back with a fixed price for the work in SG13, usually within one working day. The work covers vertical risers, plenums and filters and extract fans, and the jobs we see most are grease drips onto cooking equipment and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19.
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
How we quote
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Near you in Foxholes
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Wheatcroft Primary School, Hertford Regional College and Simon Balle All-Through School. Other local landmarks include Church of the Holy Trinity (0.7 miles south-east) and The Saracens Head Public House (0.7 miles north-west). Foxholes’s nearest station is Hertford East station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Hertford County Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.2 miles west). Not far away are King's Meads.
Kitchen extract cleaning around SG13
Across SG13, from Hertford, Bengeo and Foxholes outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
From central London kitchens to coastal hotels and country pubs, London and the South East have every kind of site. Wherever the site is in SG13, the work is done to the same TR19® standard.
Foxholes: Term dates shape school work: for a school like Wheatcroft Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Foxholes is Hertford County Hospital, about 1.5 miles west.
Part by part
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.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In a care home or hospital, the kitchen may cook every day of the year. We plan the clean around meal times and work in a contained, tidy way with as little disruption as possible.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
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 the report can go to both.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- What state the system is in
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What we are called out for in SG13
The reason for all this is fire. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. For a kitchen in SG13, keeping that fuel under control is part of the fire risk assessment.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Grease smells coming from the extract
FAQs for SG13
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. Most jobs take as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
Do you work in SG13?
Yes. Our technicians work in SG13, within the South East and London area we cover.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Grease in an extract is a known fire risk, which is why many insurers require TR19 cleaning. Our certificate and photo report give you that evidence.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
That comes down mainly to daily cooking hours. 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. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.