TR19 Grease kitchen-extract cleaning ranges from about GBP495-GBP750 for a small cafe kitchen to GBP1,000-GBP2,000-plus for large restaurants and hotels, and GBP3,000-GBP5,000-plus for large multi-kitchen sites. The price reflects ductwork length, access, grease levels and the certified reporting insurers require. Figures are indicative for 2026 and attract 20% VAT.
How much does TR19 kitchen extract cleaning cost?
As a 2026 guide, TR19 Grease extract cleaning is from around GBP495-GBP750 for a small cafe or single-canopy kitchen (some smaller jobs quoted at GBP300-GBP500), GBP1,000-GBP2,000-plus for large restaurants, hotels and hospital kitchens, and GBP3,000-GBP5,000-plus for large multi-kitchen sites. The price is driven by the length and complexity of the ductwork, access (how many panels must be fitted), how heavy the grease is, and the certified before-and-after reporting. It is a specialist, compliance-driven service, not a general clean.
What drives the price of TR19 extract cleaning?
Ductwork length and layout are the biggest driver - long or convoluted runs need more access panels (typically fitted every 2-3 metres) and more labour. Then come the canopy, filters and fan, grease severity, access and working height, out-of-hours working around service, and the verification and reporting required. Under TR19 Grease, grease deposits should not exceed a mean average of 200 microns between cleans, with immediate spot cleaning at 500 microns or more, verified by Deposit Thickness Tests.
Why insurers require TR19 compliance
Grease in extract ductwork is highly flammable, so an uncleaned system is a genuine fire risk. Insurers increasingly require documented TR19 Grease compliance, and a claim can be denied after a fire where the system was not properly cleaned and recorded. That is why our TR19 extract clean includes before-and-after photos, DTT results and a hygiene certificate stating the frequency achieved - the due-diligence evidence your insurer and fire risk assessment need. See the commercial cleaning prices pillar for the wider picture.
How often is TR19 cleaning needed, and does VAT apply?
Frequency depends on how heavily the kitchen is used, set by measuring grease against the 200-micron threshold - heavy-use kitchens need cleaning more often. The work is carried out and signed off to the BESA Grease Hygiene Technician standard. TR19 extract cleaning is standard-rated at 20% VAT, added to the job price.
How do you get an accurate TR19 quote?
Every extract system is different, so we assess the ductwork run, access and grease levels before quoting. We return a fixed price with the compliance reporting included, and can set a recurring schedule to keep you compliant. Request a fixed quote to begin.
Indicative TR19 kitchen extract cleaning costs (2026 guide only)
| Site | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small cafe / single canopy | GBP495 - GBP750 | Some smaller jobs GBP300-GBP500 |
| Large restaurant / hotel | GBP1,000 - GBP2,000+ | Longer ductwork, more access panels |
| Hospital / large kitchen | GBP1,000 - GBP2,000+ | Compliance-critical |
| Large multi-kitchen site | GBP3,000 - GBP5,000+ | Complex, multi-canopy |