Kent · TN17
Kitchen extract cleaning in TN17
We cover every part of the TN17 postcode district, which takes in Cranbrook, Goudhurst and Benenden. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Where we work in TN17
- Cranbrook
- Goudhurst
- Benenden
- Sissinghurst
- Baker's Cross
- Rolvenden
- Kilndown
- Wilsley Green
- Iden Green
- Rolvenden Layne
- Frittenden
- East End
- Hartley
- Bedgebury Cross
- Brandfold
- Sinkhurst Green
- Strood
- Horden
- Coursehorn
- Cranbrook Common
- Flishinghurst
- Glassenbury
- Knox Bridge
- Riseden
- Swattenden
- West Cross
- Wilsley Pound
- Colliers Green
Services in TN17
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease trap cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Nearby postcode districts
More in Kent
Every town in Kent
Areas we cover
Our kitchen extract cleaning service in TN17
Across TN17, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. The work covers horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and plenums and filters, and common reasons people get in touch are fat running down the canopy edge and extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit.
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 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.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
How we quote
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
How to get a quote
Need a price 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 explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Local landmarks in Cranbrook
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Crown Public House, Crane Valley and Cranbrook School. Nearby too are Congregational Church (within half a mile north) and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (under half a mile north). Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
Kitchen extract cleaning across TN17: local notes
From Cranbrook, Goudhurst and Benenden to its smaller places, TN17 has kitchens of every size. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
In England, the Fire Safety Order puts the duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and a TR19® certificate and photo report give you a record of the work.
Cranbrook: Bursars and site managers at schools such as Cranbrook School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Benenden Hospital (about 3.6 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
What happens if it’s left?
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, and that takes more work to shift. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Common problems we fix in TN17
The reason for all this is fire. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, where burning grease can carry a fire along the ducts and into other parts of the building. That’s why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
Whether it’s one hood or a long island canopy, every section is cleaned and recorded in the photo report before and after.
Grease filters
Baffle filters are cleaned as part of every TR19 clean, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. We will tell you if any need replacing.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning will not do:
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A canopy that’s too small or a system that was badly designed
Questions from TN17
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
All of it, from the canopy through to the discharge. Sections with no access are listed on the report, and extra panels can be fitted.
Which sectors do you work in?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
TR19 is not written into law, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 does require the responsible person to manage fire risk. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19 as the standard, and many policies require it.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Can you quote from photos?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.