Kent · TN23
Kitchen extract cleaning in TN23
We cover every part of the TN23 postcode district, including Ashford, Stanhope and Godinton. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Areas within TN23
What we do in TN23
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Kitchen extract cleaning in TN23: how it works
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That layer will burn, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. Common call-outs are for a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and poor airflow at the canopy, across discharge points, vertical risers and extract fans.
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit 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 photos or a visit.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before we start.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Pricing in TN23
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- We diagnose before we treat
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Landmarks near Ashford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Ashford Green Corridors, Ashford School and The Locomotive pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are Christ Church (less than half a mile south-east) and Chilmington Green Primary School (less than half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Ashford itself: Ashford International station. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Ashford includes Hatch Park.
Kitchen extract cleaning across TN23: local notes
From Ashford, Stanhope and Godinton to its smaller places, TN23 has kitchens of every size. Each extract is cleaned to the same TR19® standard, canopy to discharge.
From central London kitchens to coastal hotels and country pubs, London and the South East have every kind of site. The same TR19® standard applies to all of them, in TN23 and beyond.
Ashford: Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; William Harvey Hospital is the nearest hospital to Ashford, about 2.1 miles east. If you run a café or takeaway near Ashford International station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Institutional kitchens tend to cook to set hours, so cleans can be booked when the kitchen is closed. The certificate goes straight into the site’s maintenance records.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Losing a service isn’t an option for most restaurants and pubs. We work overnight and at weekends where that suits, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
What happens if it’s left?
An overdue clean in TN23 is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. The job takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends so you do not lose a service. Waiting only adds grease and risk.
What your quote should include
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
Any section without access is marked on the report. That is part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. It will not replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
What affects the quote in TN23
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The scale of the work
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning won’t do:
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
Common questions in TN23
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
What accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 sit alongside that, and we are fully insured.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19 is the benchmark used to show extract grease is under control.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Allow anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. The survey tells us how long your system will need.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
Every clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. Keep them in the maintenance log with the fire risk assessment, ready for your insurer or an inspection.