Hertfordshire · SG7
Kitchen extract cleaning in SG7
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across SG7, from Baldock, Ashwell and Hinxworth. A fixed price up front and out-of-hours working.
Where we work in SG7
- Baldock
- Ashwell
- Hinxworth
- Radwell
- Bygrave
- Newnham
- Wallington
- Ashwell End
- Bury End
- Clothall
- Caldecote
- Letchworth Garden City
Our services across SG7
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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How kitchen extract cleaning works in SG7
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with pictures of the canopy and filters, and you will have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in SG7, typically within one working day. Common call-outs are for heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs and extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit, across horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and vertical risers.
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
What you will pay
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Full insurance on every job
- A fixed price before any work starts
- In business since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Local landmarks in Baldock
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Knights Templar School, Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School and Church of St. Mary the Virgin. Also close by are Norton School (1.4 miles west) and The White Lion Public House (within half a mile south). Baldock has its own railway station: Baldock station. Nearby you will also find Fairfield Hospital (2.8 miles west) and First Garden City Heritage Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Purwell Ninesprings.
Where we work in SG7
In SG7, a busy kitchen in a place such as Letchworth Garden City, Baldock and Ashwell and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
London and the South East cover everything from city basements to rural kitchens. The same TR19® standard applies to all of them, in SG7 and beyond.
Baldock: Bursars and site managers at schools such as Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Baldock is Fairfield Hospital, about 2.8 miles west.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
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. Those are minimums, and grease readings can show a kitchen needs cleaning sooner.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
After cleaning, we re-test the same points we measured at the start, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as photos. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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 send you a fixed quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How easy every part is to reach
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
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’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The site address and the type of premises
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
What happens if it’s left?
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. 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. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When the next visit should be, and why
FAQs for SG7
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
A TR19 certificate, plus a full photo report. It records what was cleaned, what wasn’t accessible and the recommended next clean date.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
The whole system: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do you work in SG7?
Yes. SG7 is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Allow one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. The survey tells us how long your system will need.