Hertfordshire · WD6
Kitchen extract cleaning in WD6
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across WD6, from Borehamwood, Elstree and Deacon's Hill. A fixed price up front and out-of-hours working.
Areas within WD6
Services in WD6
- Grease filter exchange
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
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Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Kitchen extract cleaning across WD6: what to expect
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with pictures of the canopy and filters, and you will have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in WD6, typically within one working day. The work covers horizontal duct runs, extract fans and canopies and hoods, and the jobs we see most are a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate and rancid smells from grease in the duct.
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
How we quote
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why businesses in WD6 choose us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Near you in Borehamwood
Typical jobs here are in premises near All Saints church, Aldenham Country Park and Yavneh College. Other local landmarks include The Pick & Shovel pub (under half a mile south-east) and St Teresa Catholic Primary School (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Borehamwood includes Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
Kitchen extract cleaning across WD6: local notes
In WD6, we work in places such as Borehamwood, Elstree and Deacon's Hill and well beyond. Every place on our WD6 list (7 in all) is covered, with cleans booked around trading hours.
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 WD6 and beyond.
Borehamwood: For kitchens close to Elstree & Borehamwood station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. For schools such as St Teresa Catholic Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Managing agents and facilities teams in WD6
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 records stay tidy.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
Why act early?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the fan works harder to move less air. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow.
What your quote should include
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What insurance they carry
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Restaurants and pubs tend to cook long hours with plenty of frying and grilling, which can put them in BESA’s 3 or 6-monthly bands. Cleans are done after close, overnight or before opening.
Grease filters
Filters need cleaning far more often than the duct and we offer a filter exchange service for that. Clean filters slow the build-up further down the system.
WD6: your questions answered
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
TR19® itself is not law. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve dealt with extract grease.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.