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Kitchen extract cleaning in SO14
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across SO14, covering Inner Avenue, St Mary's and Northam. A fixed price up front and out-of-hours working.
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Our services across SO14
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Extract fan cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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About kitchen extract cleaning in SO14
The canopy over the range is only the start of a kitchen extract system. Beyond the filters run the plenum, the ducts and risers, the fan and the point where air leaves the building, and each part collects grease. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. The work covers vertical risers, canopies and hoods and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs and missing paperwork after a change of operator.
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by pictures or a visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Pricing in SO14
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- In business since 2009
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Local landmarks in Inner Avenue
In Inner Avenue, that means kitchens and buildings near Rockstone Place Park, The Guide Dog pub and Bevois Town Primary School. Also close by are St Mary's Independent School (1.4 miles east), St Anne's Catholic School (within half a mile south-west) and Saint Mary's (under half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is St Denys station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.
Where we work in SO14
Across SO14, from Itchen, Portswood and Woolston 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.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites in SO14 can keep trading. SO14 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.
Inner Avenue: Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Royal South Hants Hospital is the nearest hospital to Inner Avenue, about less than half a mile south-east. School kitchens, at schools like Bevois Town Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
What happens if it’s left?
Grease that’s left only gets thicker. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes.
What your quote should include
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. The usual reason is a lack of access panels, so those sections were never reached. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in SO14
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How many systems or sites are involved
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 unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The site address and the type of premises
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
FAQs for SO14
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
Yes, a TR19 certificate, along with a photo report. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How long will the clean take?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. Your quote says how long to expect.