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Grease Build-Up in Your Kitchen Extract? We Clean It and Certify It
TR19 Extraction Cleaning Service Merseyside
TR19 Kitchen Extract Cleaning for Restaurants, Pubs and Hotels
TR19 Cleaning Across Liverpool, Wirral and Sefton
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Our TR19 extraction cleaning service removes dangerous grease from commercial kitchen extract systems across Merseyside. We clean it, test it and hand you a certificate you can show your insurer. No Mess Too Much works for restaurants, takeaways, pubs, hotels, schools and care homes in Liverpool, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens and Knowsley.
Grease settles inside commercial kitchen extraction systems and it burns. TR19 Grease is the standard that tells us how to clean it, how clean it must be and how to prove it. Every commercial kitchen with a canopy and a fan needs this done.
TR19 cleanWhat Does Our TR19 Clean Cover in a Commercial Kitchen?
The Building Engineering Services Association wrote TR19 Grease. It focuses on fire risk management of grease in commercial kitchen extraction systems. Good fire risk management starts with a clean duct, so we work to this recognised standard on every job.
We Clean the Whole Extract Route and Not Just the Visible Filters
+A full clean covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge. We wash the filters, degrease the kitchen canopy, wipe the internal surfaces and brush through every length of TR19 kitchen extract ductwork.
Our Pre-Clean Inspection and Post-Clean Verification Come With Every Visit
+Before we clean, we inspect the system and take photographic evidence. We also run deposit thickness tests at set points along the route. Grease accumulation is rarely even, so we test several spots.
After the clean, we test the same points again. Post-clean verification means every reading must come in below 50 microns. If a point fails, we clean it again before we leave.
Access Panels Let Us Reach and Check Every Part of the System
+Many older kitchens have too few access panels. Without good access, nobody can properly inspect the full ductwork. We flag where more are needed and agree the fitting with you first.
Grease accumulation also builds in bends and hard-to-reach spots, and panels give us a way in.
Full systemWhy Do Grease Deposits in Kitchen Extraction Systems Matter So Much?
Your fan pulls cooking grease into the kitchen extraction systems, and it coats every surface it touches. Over weeks, grease build up turns a clean duct into a fuel store.
Grease Deposits Are a Real Fire Risk Inside Your Ductwork
+Grease deposits create a significant fire risk inside extraction ductwork. One flame under the canopy can reach built-up grease and carry fire along the duct. Cooking and grease are among the leading causes of kitchen fires.
Across Merseyside, 170 non-domestic property fires were recorded in 2024/25, and about 84% were accidental. That is why fire safety in a commercial kitchen is about prevention and not luck. Regular cleaning supports fire prevention, and TR19 Grease is a fire safety standard built around that idea.
Dirty Extraction Costs You Airflow, Energy and Hygiene
+Caked-on grease and heavy build up restrict airflow. Your fan works harder and your energy bill climbs. Clogged extraction systems also struggle to pull smoke and airborne contaminants out of the room.
A clean ventilation system moves heat out faster. Clean commercial kitchen extract systems improve air quality for your team and keep the kitchen hygienic. Good ventilation hygiene keeps the whole ventilation system working and supports staff well being.
Grease depositsHow Often Is TR19 Extraction Cleaning Needed?
It depends on how hard your kitchen works. Cleaning frequency depends on what you cook, your operating hours and how fast grease accumulation builds. Here is the TR19 Grease starting point we use:
- Heavy use, 12 to 16 hours a day: every 3 months. Think busy restaurants, takeaways and hotel kitchens.
- Moderate use, 6 to 12 hours a day: every 6 months. Think pubs and school kitchens.
- Light use, 2 to 6 hours a day: every 12 months. Think small cafés and staff canteens.
These are minimums, and your cleaning frequency can go up if your menu, equipment or insurer demands it.
Why Some Kitchens Need More Frequent Cleaning and Inspection
TR19 cleaning schedules aim to keep average grease deposits below 200 microns, or 0.2mm, between cleans. We read your grease levels at every visit. If the average is heading toward that line, the next clean moves closer.
Heavy frying often needs more frequent inspection than the standard schedule shows. TR19 Air covers the wider ventilation system and dust levels, so tell us if your building needs that as well.
How oftenWhat Does a TR19 Certificate Show?
Your certificate is proof the work was done. It sits on top of a full report.
The Certificate and Detailed Report Record What We Found and What We Did
+A TR19-compliant clean comes with process documentation, a report and a certificate. The certificate shows the site, the date, the system we cleaned, the standard we worked to and the grease levels we measured. TR19 Grease asks for proof, not promises.
The detailed report adds photographic evidence of each section. It lists every test reading, any area we could not reach and any repair we suggest. It also gives your next clean date.
Why Insurers and Fire Officers Ask to See Your Certificate
+Post-clean documentation gives you evidence for insurers and the relevant authorities. Insurance requirements vary, so check your policy wording. Many policies expect TR19 compliance, and a missing record can make a claim harder.
TR19 is industry guidance and not a law. The legal requirement is to manage fire risk under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. TR19 compliance helps you show due diligence, and a TR19-compliant certificate is the easiest proof.
CertificateWhich Merseyside Kitchens Book Our TR19 Clean?
Food hygiene data lists 11,498 food businesses across Merseyside's five boroughs. Liverpool has 4,554, Sefton has 2,402, Wirral has 2,320, St Helens has 1,386 and Knowsley has 836. Plenty of them cook hot food and need regular care for their kitchen extraction systems.
Restaurants, Takeaways, Pubs and Hotels in Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral
+A restaurant gets a letter from its insurer asking for a certificate. A takeaway has run fryers for a year and nobody has touched the ducts. A hotel wants proof before a busy season, or a new tenant finds the extract coated in old grease.
Our commercial kitchen extract cleaning runs at night so you do not lose a dinner service.
Schools, Care Homes and Staff Canteens in St Helens and Knowsley
+School kitchen extract cleaning needs a plan that fits term time, so we book your clean in the holidays. Care homes and staff canteens have set meal times, and we work around them.
If the cooking area needs deep cleaning too, that is separate commercial kitchen cleaning, so ask when you get your quote. Some sites book deep cleaning on the same night. We also offer kitchen extraction cleaning on its own page, and this page is about TR19 work only.
Kitchens we cleanHow Does Our TR19 Clean Work From First Call to Certificate?
The TR19 compliance routine is the same for every site, whatever its size.
Step One Is a Survey and a Clear Written Quote
+We look at your extraction systems, from canopy and duct route to fan and roof access. Then we send a written quote that says what we will clean and what we will not. If you have an urgent need, such as an inspection next week, tell us. We can also check TR19 Air and wider duct cleaning for the building.
Step Two Is the Clean, Done Out of Hours
+Our specialist teams arrive after you close. They protect your equipment, carry out the duct cleaning and test each point against TR19 Grease limits. We check the completed work against the readings before we pack up.
Every kitchen extract cleaning visit follows the same steps, so you know what to expect.
Step Three Is the Report, the Certificate and Your Next Date
+We send your report and certificate after the clean. You get your photos, your readings and a date for the next visit. Keep it all on file for your insurer and any inspector who asks, and you stay TR19 compliant between visits.
Our team's guiding principle is simple. If we cannot measure it, we do not sign it off.
First call to certificateWhy Do Merseyside Businesses Choose No Mess Too Much?
We care about a safer built environment for your staff and your customers. Our commercial cleaning services exist to cut fire risk in your business.
We Measure the Result and Show You the Proof
+We show you the photos and the numbers. Good duct cleaning leaves proof behind. If a test point fails the post-clean check, we clean it again at no extra cost.
Local Teams Who Know Merseyside Kitchens
+As a specialist cleaning company, we work across all five boroughs, so travel does not slow us down. Our TR19 kitchen extract cleaning teams explain the results in plain words. Regular visits keep your extraction systems professionally maintained and significantly reduce the grease we remove each time.
Why choose usHow Much Does TR19 Extraction Cleaning Cost?
These are our rough prices based on recent projects. They cover the full service: the clean, the test readings, the report and the certificate. All figures are plus VAT.
- Small café, takeaway or single-canopy pub kitchen: £450 to £900.
- Mid-size restaurant, pub or school kitchen with longer ducts: £900 to £1,700.
- Hotel or large multi-canopy kitchen: £2,000 to £3,500, and more for multi-kitchen sites.
- Inspection and report only, with no clean: £180 to £450.
What Changes the Price of Your Clean
Duct length is the biggest factor. Long runs, vertical sections and a roof fan add time. Heavy grease accumulation and missing access panels add more, while easy access cuts the hours. Large kitchen extraction systems simply take longer.
The price is a rough guide and the actual cost varies from kitchen to kitchen. Please use our contact form and we will give you an accurate quote.
Get Your Free TR19 Extraction Cleaning Quote From No Mess Too Much
Tell us about your kitchen through the contact form. No Mess Too Much cleans, tests and certifies kitchen extraction systems across Merseyside. Send your details now and get your free quote.
Across MerseysideQuestions about tr19 extraction cleaning
Straight answers from the people who do the work.
What is a TR19 extraction cleaning service?
A TR19 extraction cleaning service is the professional cleaning, testing and certification of a commercial kitchen extract system to the TR19 Grease standard. It removes fire-risk grease from the canopy, plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge. Before and after deposit readings then prove the result.
How often does a commercial kitchen need TR19 extraction cleaning?
A commercial kitchen needs TR19 extraction cleaning every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. These are minimum gaps, so heavy frying, your menu or your insurer can mean more frequent visits. We read your grease levels at every visit and move the next clean closer if needed.
How much does TR19 extraction cleaning cost?
TR19 extraction cleaning costs roughly £450 to £900 for a small café, takeaway or single-canopy pub kitchen, £900 to £1,700 for a mid-size restaurant, pub or school kitchen, and £2,000 to £3,500 for a hotel or large multi-canopy kitchen, all plus VAT. These figures are a rough guide and the actual cost varies from kitchen to kitchen, so please use our contact form for a free quote.
Is TR19 extraction cleaning a legal requirement?
TR19 extraction cleaning is not a legal requirement in itself, because TR19 is industry guidance and not a law. The legal duty is to manage fire risk under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and many insurance policies expect TR19 compliance. A TR19 certificate is the easiest proof of due diligence, but check your own policy wording.
What does a TR19 certificate show?
A TR19 certificate shows the site, the date, the system we cleaned, the standard we worked to and the grease levels we measured. It comes with a detailed report holding photographs of each section, every test reading, any area we could not reach, any repair we suggest and your next clean date. Insurers and fire officers may ask to see it.
Can TR19 extraction cleaning be done without losing a dinner service?
Yes, TR19 extraction cleaning can be done out of hours so you do not lose a dinner service. Our teams arrive after you close and the clean runs at night, while school kitchens are booked in the holidays.
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