Kitchen extract cleaning in Cardiff
Kitchen extract cleaning in Cardiff runs to the same TR19 and EHO-aligned standard as our central London work — adapted to the local kitchen estate. The Welsh capital's hospitality scene splits between Cardiff Bay's destination-waterfront restaurants and the city-centre/neighbourhood pattern around Pontcanna and Whitchurch Road. Six Nations rugby weekends generate the year's largest catering peaks. Our Cardiff schedule centres on cardiff bay, mermaid quay and roald dahl plass waterfront destination dining and the cluster of city centre, st mary street and high street trading nearby.
Why Cardiff kitchens need extract cleaning
Cardiff Bay venues are predominantly modern-build (post-2000) with designed-in TR19-compliant extract — but routed through silencer assemblies to meet residential noise constraints. Pontcanna and Whitchurch Road are mostly Victorian-terrace conversions with shorter, awkward extract runs. Cardiff Council Environmental Health covers the city; Vale of Glamorgan Council covers the outer ring including Penarth. Cardiff Council is noted for particularly active enforcement on extract noise and odour complaints — Cardiff Bay's dense residential mooring/apartment mix has driven a more stringent silencer-and-filter standard than most UK councils. This drives a specific approach to extract cleaning in Cardiff — the schedule, the chemistry, and the documentation all need to fit the local estate and the local inspection pattern.
Cardiff venue clusters we cover
We work across the major Cardiff hospitality clusters: cardiff bay, mermaid quay and roald dahl plass waterfront destination dining; city centre, st mary street and high street trading; pontcanna and cathedral road gastropub and independent belt; whitchurch road and roath neighbourhood independent restaurants. Six Nations rugby weekends (Feb/Mar) and Principality Stadium event days push city-centre venues to 250%+ of standard trading volume. We staff a dedicated Cardiff KP pool sized for rugby-weekend peaks rather than steady-state — book event-weekend cover at least 3 weeks in advance.
Access and out-of-hours work in Cardiff
Out-of-hours access via the M4 (J29–32) and the A4232 link to the Bay. Cardiff Bay has dedicated service routes via Lloyd George Avenue. City Centre access is straightforward off the M4 J32. For extract cleaning specifically, we usually schedule Cardiff work in the standard out-of-hours window — kitchens are dry and ready for morning prep.
Kitchen extract cleaning
- ✓Canopy underside, baffle filters and plenum chamber cleaned
- ✓Vertical and horizontal ductwork accessed and cleaned along its full length
- ✓Roof-mounted or in-line extract fan blade and housing cleaned
- ✓Pre- and post-clean photographic evidence at every access point
- ✓Wet film thickness (WFT) grease measurements before and after
- ✓Post-clean certificate aligned to the BESA TR19 grease specification
- ✓Access panels installed if missing (priced separately on quote)
From enquiry to sign-off.
- 1. Site survey
We inspect the system from canopy to fan, identify all access points, and flag any panels that need installing for full coverage. Quote within 48 hours.
- 2. Overnight clean
Our TR19-trained engineers work through the system overnight — mechanical agitation, chemical degreasing and manual brushing through every section.
- 3. Certificate and report
You receive a dated certificate, before/after photographs at every access point, and WFT measurements as evidence for your insurer.
£895–£2,800+ outside London · £1,195–£3,500+ in London · Small system (café/pub) from £895 (£1,195 London); medium system (restaurant) from £1,495 (£1,895 London); large system (hotel/multi-kitchen) from £2,800 (£3,500 London). Quoted by ductwork length, vertical risers, fan access and access panel count after a 30-minute site survey.
Prices shown exclude VAT. London rates apply within the M25. All other UK cities use standard rates.
Get a quote for CardiffExtract cleaning in Cardiff — questions
Do you cover all of Cardiff? +
Yes — we cover every postcode in Cardiff, including the major clusters: Cardiff Bay, Mermaid Quay and Roald Dahl Plass waterfront destination dining and City Centre, St Mary Street and High Street trading. Out-of-hours access patterns vary by cluster; we coordinate access ahead of every visit.
What does extract cleaning cost in Cardiff? +
£895–£2,800+ outside London · £1,195–£3,500+ in London. Cardiff kitchens trend toward cardiff bay venues are predominantly modern-build (post-2000) with designed-in tr19-compliant extract — but routed through silencer assemblies to meet residential noise constraints — we factor that into the quote at site walk.
Which EHO covers Cardiff? +
Cardiff Council Environmental Health covers the city; Vale of Glamorgan Council covers the outer ring including Penarth. Cardiff Council is noted for particularly active enforcement on extract noise and odour complaints — Cardiff Bay's dense residential mooring/apartment mix has driven a more stringent silencer-and-filter standard than most UK councils.
How is extract cleaning different from canopy cleaning? +
Canopy cleaning covers the visible hood and baffle filters only. Extract cleaning covers the whole system — canopy plus ductwork plus fan. Insurers require the full system cleaned to TR19 specification, not just the canopy.
How often should the extract system be cleaned? +
BESA TR19 sets frequency by usage: heavy use (12+ hours/day) — every 3 months; moderate (6–12 hours/day) — every 6 months; light (<6 hours/day) — every 12 months.
What is a wet film thickness reading? +
A WFT gauge measures the depth of grease residue on the duct interior in microns. TR19 sets thresholds: below 200μm is acceptable; above is non-compliant. We measure before and after and include both in your report.
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