Care home managers in Cardiff have to watch every line of the budget, so it's a fair question: what does it actually cost to have the kitchen extract system cleaned to standard? As with any commercial kitchen, there's no flat price — but the factors are predictable, and the cost is small next to the risk of getting it wrong.
What affects the price
- Kitchen size — the length of canopy and ductwork and the number of cooking lines. A large nursing-home kitchen costs more than a small residential-home one.
- How hard the kitchen works — homes producing specialist and texture-modified diets around the clock build grease faster, which takes longer to clean.
- Access — ductwork with existing inspection hatches is quicker; runs needing new access points take more work.
- Frequency — a system cleaned every six months stays cheaper per visit than one left for years.
- Documentation — a proper TR19 clean with certificate, photos and grease readings is more than a wipe-down, and it's the part your CIW file and insurer actually need.
Think annual cost, not per visit
Because care home kitchens run year-round, cleaning is recurring — usually six-monthly. It's most useful to budget the annual cost of keeping the system compliant, which for most homes is a modest, predictable figure. A regularly maintained system also avoids the big "first deep clean in years" bill.
The real cost of not cleaning
A grease fire in a care home kitchen threatens residents who can't easily evacuate, and a missing cleaning record can see a fire insurance claim reduced or refused — read what happens to a claim without records. Against that, a documented clean is inexpensive protection.
Getting an accurate quote
Share your kitchen details — home type, size and how the kitchen is used — and we'll arrange a tailored, no-obligation quote, usually the same day. Request a free quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fixed price for care home kitchens?
No — price depends on your kitchen's size, usage and access. A tailored quote is fairer than a flat rate that would overcharge small kitchens or underquote large ones.
How can we keep the cost down?
Regular six-monthly cleaning keeps each visit efficient and avoids costly deep cleans, and good access to the ductwork speeds the work. We can advise on the most cost-effective schedule.