Commercial kitchen extraction in Bedfordshire

Kitchen extraction in Bedfordshire starts with a survey of the cooking line and the discharge route.

We carry out commercial kitchen extraction across Bedfordshire, including Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Ampthill and Kempston. Prices use East of England rates. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

Kitchen extraction in Bedfordshire at a glance

Area: Bedfordshire
Towns listed: 10, largest Luton
Postcode districts: LU5, LU7, MK2, MK45, MK40 and MK42
Price region: East of England
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

Where gas appliances are used, the gas supply is normally interlocked with the ventilation so cooking cannot run without extract, as BS 6173 sets out. Planning conditions often require odour control and limits on noise at the discharge. We fit out new restaurants, cafés, takeaways and staff canteens, and replace or extend extract when menus or equipment change.

Extract fans and ductwork

Fans sized to the canopy, with access panels for cleaning.

Make-up air

Tempered fresh air to replace what is extracted.

Odour control and interlocks

Carbon filters or other odour control to meet planning, and gas interlock systems.

Guide prices in Bedfordshire

Commercial kitchen extraction guide prices in Bedfordshire
Work	Guide price
Kitchen canopy and extract system for a café or takeaway (canopy up to 2 m) (per kitchen)	£6,250–£12,550 + VAT
Kitchen canopy, extract and make-up air for a restaurant (3 to 4 m canopy) (per kitchen)	£13,600–£31,450 + VAT
TR19 Grease kitchen extract clean with post-clean report, single canopy system (per clean)	£415–£950 + VAT

East of England rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

When to get it looked at

An environmental health or insurer action
Opening a new restaurant, café or takeaway
Smoke or heat building up in the kitchen

Rules in England

English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. Kitchen extract is commonly cleaned to BESA TR19 Grease, and gas appliances are normally interlocked with the ventilation following BS 6173.

How the job runs

Survey
Design
Fabricate and install
Interlock
Commission

Towns we cover in Bedfordshire

Questions about commercial kitchen extraction in Bedfordshire

Are prices different in Bedfordshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Bedfordshire we use East of England rates, so kitchen canopy and extract system for a café or takeaway (canopy up to 2 m) is typically £6,250 to £12,550 + VAT per kitchen.

Do I need a gas interlock?

Commercial kitchens with gas appliances normally need the gas supply interlocked with the ventilation, so cooking cannot take place without extract running, following BS 6173.

Do I need planning permission for kitchen extraction?

A new external flue or discharge often needs planning permission, and conditions commonly cover odour control and noise. We can supply technical details for your application.

Is the survey free in Bedfordshire?

For new installations on the UK mainland, yes. The survey is free and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we confirm the cost before booking.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Bedfordshire?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Call us to discuss your Bedfordshire fit-out programme.