Essex · SS11
Kitchen extract cleaning in SS11
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across SS11, covering Runwell, Shotgate and Battlesbridge. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Where we work in SS11
Our services across SS11
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
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Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Kitchen extract cleaning across SS11: what to expect
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. The work covers plenums and filters, vertical risers and extract fans, and the jobs we see most are an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19 and a kitchen taken over without any extract records.
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- 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.
Pricing in SS11
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We’re fully insured
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
Ask for a quote
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Landmarks near Runwell
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Quart Pot pub, Runwell Community Primary School and Church of St Mary, among other places. The closest station to Runwell is Wickford station, about 0.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Rayleigh Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Runwell includes Shotgate Thickets.
Kitchen extract cleaning around SS11
Kitchens across SS11 cook for very different hours, from all-day town-centre sites to part-time hall and school kitchens. 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 SS11 and beyond.
Runwell: Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Mayflower Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Runwell, about 5.2 miles west. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Runwell Community Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What happens if it’s left?
If your kitchen in SS11 is past its cleaning date, it’s worth booking now. The job takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends so you don’t lose a service. Waiting only adds grease and risk.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether VAT is included
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in SS11
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How easy every part is to reach
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The size of the system
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The site address and the type of premises
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In a care home or hospital, the kitchen may cook every day of the year. Cleans are planned between meals or overnight with as little disruption as possible.
Ductwork and risers
Long flat runs of duct are where grease collects. We open access panels along the route and clean each section, recording any that can’t be reached.
Why it fails
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine vapour. Once it cools inside the ductwork, it condenses onto every surface it touches, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
Managing agents and facilities teams in SS11
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
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.
Questions from SS11
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where needed.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
You get both a certificate and a photo report. They belong in the maintenance log, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. Without proof, a claim can be refused or reduced, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.