TR19 Compliant Ventilation & Kitchen Extract Cleaning — Scotland-Wide
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Scotland
TR19-compliant kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises across Scotland. Certified technicians. Full compliance documentation. Accepted by insurers and Environmental Health Officers.
Why Kitchen Extract Cleaning Matters
Grease accumulates in kitchen extract systems every time your kitchen operates. Over time, this build-up becomes a serious fire hazard — and a legal liability. A grease fire in a non-compliant kitchen can result in a rejected insurance claim, prosecution, and permanent closure.
TR19-compliant kitchen extract cleaning removes grease from your entire extract system — canopy, filters, ductwork, and fan — and provides the documentation your insurer and Environmental Health Officer need to confirm compliance.
Deep Clean Scotland provides professional kitchen extract cleaning services across Scotland, carried out by certified technicians with full TR19 compliance documentation issued on every job.
What's Included in Every Clean
We Also Report On — What Others Miss
Inaccessible Areas
Many extract systems contain sections that cannot be cleaned without access panels or duct modifications — long horizontal runs, concealed ceiling voids, and ductwork above false ceilings are the most common. These areas accumulate grease at the same rate as accessible sections and represent the same fire risk.
Where we identify inaccessible sections, we document them in your compliance report with photographs, note the location and estimated grease risk, and recommend the access works required to bring the full system into TR19 compliance. Your insurer and fire officer need to know about these areas — we make sure the record is clear.
Incorrect or Non-Compliant Fan Specification
Kitchen extract fans must be specified for grease-laden air — they require spark-resistant construction, grease-rated motors, and in many cases a minimum fire rating under BS EN 12101-3. Standard HVAC fans are not suitable and their use in a kitchen extract system is a common compliance failure found during fire risk assessments.
Our technicians are trained to identify fan units that do not meet the specification required for kitchen extract duty. Where a non-compliant fan is found, we record it in your report with the unit details, the applicable standard, and a clear recommendation to replace. This protects you from an insurance liability and gives your facilities manager the information needed to act.
Written Remedial Recommendations
Every compliance report we issue includes a remedial section documenting any defects, non-compliances, or access limitations found during the visit. Each item is described clearly — what was found, where it is, what standard it fails to meet, and what action is required to resolve it.
Remedial recommendations are prioritised by risk level — critical items (immediate fire or safety risk), major items (compliance failure requiring action before next clean), and advisory items (maintenance recommendations). This gives your facilities team a clear action list and demonstrates due diligence to your insurer and fire risk assessor.
Who Needs Kitchen Extract Cleaning?
Any commercial premises that operates a kitchen with a cooking extract system is required to maintain it to TR19 standard. This includes:
Our Step-by-Step Process
Initial Inspection
Our technician inspects the full extract system — canopy, filters, ductwork, and fan — and records grease depth measurements to establish a baseline.
System Cleaning
We clean all components using specialist degreasers and equipment. Filters are removed and deep-cleaned. Ductwork is cleaned to the fan unit.
Post-Clean Inspection
Post-clean grease depth measurements are recorded and compared to pre-clean readings. Photographs are taken of all cleaned areas.
Certification & Reporting
We issue a TR19 compliance certificate and a full written report with before-and-after photographs — ready for your insurer, EHO, or fire officer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often does kitchen extract cleaning need to be done under TR19?
TR19 specifies four risk categories based on cooking type and volume: heavy use (quarterly), moderate use (every 6 months), light use (annually), and seasonal use (after each season). A heavy-use kitchen — such as a busy restaurant or hotel — must be cleaned every 3 months. Your technician will assess your risk category on the first visit.
What does a TR19-compliant clean include?
A compliant clean covers the full extract system: canopy, grease filters, ductwork from canopy to fan unit, and the fan and motor. Grease depth measurements are recorded before and after cleaning. A compliance certificate and photographic report are issued on completion.
Is kitchen extract cleaning a legal requirement in Scotland?
Yes. Under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, grease extract systems must be maintained as part of your fire risk assessment. Failure to maintain TR19-compliant cleaning can invalidate your insurance, result in enforcement action by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and lead to prosecution.
What happens if I fail a TR19 inspection?
If a fire officer or EHO finds your extract system is not maintained to TR19 standards, you may face an improvement notice, prohibition notice, or prosecution. Your insurer may also decline a fire claim if the system was not maintained. We can provide emergency cleaning and a compliance certificate to resolve enforcement notices.
Do you provide a certificate after cleaning?
Yes. We issue a TR19 compliance certificate and a full written report with before-and-after photographs after every clean. The report is suitable for your insurer, EHO, fire officer, or facilities manager.
Arrange Your Survey
Find out if your kitchen extract system is TR19 compliant. Site survey — no obligation.