Kitchen Extraction and Ventilation Ductwork Cleaning

Kitchen Extraction and Ventilation Ductwork Cleaning

No matter how efficient the kitchen extraction system or your regular kitchen filter cleaning programme, a build up of grease and other flammable substances in the ventilation ductwork can become a significant fire hazard. The shattering effects of any subsequent fire on a business are vast. Regardless of the size of your business, cleanliness of the extraction system is too important to ignore.

Our comprehensive kitchen ventilation and ducting cleaning service eliminates the risk or hazardous conditions. Health and Safety at Work Regulations and Fire Regulations require that a risk assessment of the kitchen ventilation and grease extraction system must be undertaken. The results must be acted upon to eliminate or at the very least minimise the risk of fire.

Our kitchen ventilation ductwork cleaning practices comply with HVCA TR/19 Standards as set out in their Guide to Good Practice. We are increasingly dealing with companies whose insurance company requires evidence that a fire risk assessment has been carried out. Evidence must also be provided to show that the risk assessment has included the kitchen grease extract ventilation system and that a professional kitchen deep cleaning contractor has cleaned the system on an annual basis as a minimum requirement. If you require a risk assessment, for your grease extraction ducting, we can provide a risk assessment at no additional charge.

Our kitchen deep cleaning report and validation certificate are acceptable to environmental health inspections, fire regulations and insurance companies. Due to the potential risks from the build-up of residual grease inside ventilation ducting, access panels should be installed at regular intervals so the ducting interior can be cleaned. Additional benefits will be improved airflow, this helps to maintain a comfortable working temperature, and a reduction in the build-up of grease on expensive catering equipment.

The access panels comprise of a metal frame with rubber gaskets, and an insulated removable door that is secured by cam fasteners. They have also been tested and approved by the BSRIA, (The Building Services Research and Information Service): a copy of this report can be provided if required. Our thoroughly trained ducting engineers will ensure the work is carried out to the highest standard.

HVCA Recommended Ventilation Ducting Cleaning Service Intervals
 
Light Use
Moderate Use
Heavy Use
2-6 Hours A Day
6-12 Hours A Day
12-16 Hours A Day
Annual
Bi-annually
Quarterly
Kitchen Extraction and Ventilation Ductwork Cleaning
CHS Benefits for Duct Cleaning:
  • We are members of the HVCA all cleaning is in compliance with HVCA TR/19
  • Ventilation ductwork cleaning from CHS conforms to insurance requirements
  • BICS trained staff for kitchen and canopy hood cleaning
  • £5,000,000 public liability insurance
  • We provide a post clean report and ventilation duct cleaning validation certificate
  • We are registered with the Environment Agency for waste disposal
  • All our chemicals are biodegradable
  • COSHH regulations are strictly adhered to
  • Our work conforms to the requirements of the Food Safety Acts
  • We are externally audited so you can be assured the work is in accordance to health & safety legislation
  • We undertake site-specific risk assessment
  • No extra charges for night or weekend work
  • National Service