Cleaned to a certificate, not to the eye.
Duct & Kitchen Extraction Cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning exists because of fire risk and insurance, not appearance. Grease accumulation in ductwork is a documented hazard, and the output of the work is a certificate.
Scope is driven by compliance intervals rather than by how the canopy looks.
Scope
- Kitchen canopy, filter and plenum cleaning
- Extract ductwork to full length where accessible
- Fan housing, impeller and discharge cleaning
- Supply air ductwork and AHU internals
- Access panel installation where none exists
- Certification and photographic evidence for insurers
Cleaning frequency by cooking volume
| Usage | Typical operation | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 12-16 hours a day; hotel and high-volume restaurant kitchens | Every 3 months |
| Moderate | 6-12 hours a day; standard restaurant and canteen | Every 6 months |
| Light | 2-6 hours a day; office pantry, small cafe | Every 12 months |
What the certificate has to show
The deliverable is the documentation. An insurer or fire officer asking for evidence expects to see all of it.
- Pre- and post-clean photographs at every access point
- Deposit thickness measured and recorded before and after
- Extent of ductwork cleaned, and any section that could not be reached
- Access panels installed, with their locations recorded
- Date, operatives and next due date
- Any defect found — damaged ductwork, failed fans, missing fire dampers
Related
- Higher skill. Higher rate.Specialist & Technical CleaningProject and compliance-driven cleaning — deep cleaning and restoration, disinfection and infection control, facade, duct, kitchen extraction and post-construction work.Read more →
- The wider group scope.Technical FM & Hard ServicesMEP maintenance, HVAC, fire and life safety, building fabric and energy management, delivered inside integrated facility management contracts.Read more →
- Daily, plus on-call at peak.Hospitality SupportPublic area and back-of-house cleaning, stewarding support and housekeeping augmentation for hotel groups and resorts, daily and on call.Read more →
Talk to the United States team
Whether you are procuring facility services or applying to join the partner network, enquiries are routed to the regional team for your territory.
Source: Brochure p17