We remove heavy grease and carbon deposits from kitchen hoods and exhaust systems across Warsaw and the entire Masovian Voivodeship. We operate 24/7 with zero disruption to your daily kitchen operations.
Legal requirement and business protection. In accordance with building fire safety regulations and the PN-EN 16282-8 standard, regular removal of flammable grease deposits from kitchen ventilation systems is mandatory. Operating without a valid Hygiene & Fire Safety Compliance Certificate exposes your venue to severe fines, immediate closure by Public Health Authorities (Sanepid), and in the event of a fire – complete refusal of insurance payouts.
In professional food service operations, grease accumulating inside ductwork acts like a fuse. Surface cleaning of kitchen hoods alone does not protect your business. At VentShield Polska, we specialize in deep technical cleaning of ductwork and extraction fans in strict compliance with the rigorous British BESA TR19® Grease standard and the Polish PN-EN 16282 standard.
Every commercial kitchen ventilation cleaning project is executed in strict accordance with the TR19® (BESA) specification our core, European-recognized standard defining rigorous grease removal procedures from exhaust extraction systems.
For owners and operators of restaurants, hotels, and commercial venues, adhering to these guidelines provides essential legal and operational protection. Upon project completion, we issue an official Certificate of Compliance. This document explicitly proves that grease film thickness inside your ductwork has been restored to a fire-safe level, supported by documented W.F.T. measurements (below 50 µm deposit thickness), photographic evidence, and comprehensive technical mapping of your system.
Kitchen hood filters serve as the primary barrier capturing grease particles and vapors. Even the cleanest ductwork system is at risk if your filters are warped, burnt, or improperly sized. Damaged filters allow grease to bypass the barrier entirely, causing rapid contamination throughout the entire ductwork run and extraction fan.
Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) Filter Cleaning: Neglected ionization cells lead to performance drops and severe electrical arcing (“sparking”)—a major fire hazard. We perform professional deep cleaning and chemical degreasing of electrostatic collector cells.
Kitchen Hood Filter Replacement & Service: We inspect and evaluate the condition of primary filtration elements. We supply and install certified stainless steel Baffle Filters, providing the essential fire barrier required by fire safety codes.
Activated Carbon Filters (Odor Control): We provide replacement of spent active carbon media to effectively neutralize persistent cooking odors—a critical requirement for commercial kitchens located in densely populated urban areas.
Many facility owners are unaware that the greatest fire hazard is not hidden within the hood itself, but deep inside the ductwork extraction network. Without dedicated technical access, deep cleaning of the system is physically impossible.
We cannot certify the cleanliness of duct sections that cannot be inspected. Permanently enclosed or inaccessible duct runs are strictly excluded from our cleanliness warranty.
Standards TR19® and PN-EN 16282-8 explicitly mandate that commercial extraction systems must have access points installed every 2–3 meters and at every change of duct direction (bends and turns).
Access panels allow our technicians to reach deep inside the ductwork. They are the only way to ensure 100% removal of accumulated grease sludge throughout the entire system.
Access Audit & Strategic Planning: Before starting work, we perform a thorough analysis of your ductwork layout. We select strategic access locations and update your technical ventilation schematics, working strictly according to safety standards and compliance codes.
Non-Disruptive Precision Installation: We precisely cut access openings without compromising the structural integrity of your system. Using spark-proof safety tools, we apply anti-corrosion protection to all cut edges and maintain absolute shaft cleanliness throughout the process.
Certified High-Grade Materials: We install only professional-grade access doors specifically engineered for grease extraction systems. Fitted with high-temperature resistant gaskets, they guarantee 100% airtight sealing and certified fire protection (PPOŻ).
Working at heights—often in heavily greased and industrial environments—demands the absolute highest safety standards. As engineers at VentShield Polska, we leave nothing to chance:
State-Certified UDT Operators: Our team holds official UDT (Office of Technical Inspection) qualifications to operate mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs/cherry pickers).
Rigorously Documented HSE Safety Protocols: Prior to every high-level assignment, we compile formal Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS / IBWR) and conduct comprehensive Occupational Risk Assessments.
Full On-Site Area Control: We take full responsibility for securing and isolating the work area beneath high-level operations.
With us, you get 100% assurance that even the most hard-to-reach ventilation components will be deep-cleaned, fully certified for compliance, and executed without any accident risk on your premises.
Answers to the most common questions from our clients.
For commercial kitchens, service frequency is always determined on an individual basis. Although the European standard PN-EN 16282-8 and the TR19® specification provide general guidelines (ranging from 3 to 12 months), the ultimate cleaning schedule depends on the actual operational workload of the kitchen, rather than just its category.
In practice, this requires a flexible approach:
Low-Volume Operations: An intimate steakhouse with lower customer turnover and occasional cooking may only require cleaning once a year.
High-Volume Operations: Conversely, a high-volume café or breakfast spot heavy on deep-fat frying may require service as often as every 3 months.
We determine the precise, fire-safe frequency for your venue based on the actual rate of grease deposit build-up, verified during our initial video inspection.
Yes, in the vast majority of cases, it is an absolute requirement. According to the PN-EN 16282-8 standard, the ventilation system must allow full internal access along its entire length. If your system lacks inspection points, we supply and install professional, certified access doors.
From experience, we know that many companies attempt to disassemble ductwork components instead of installing proper access panels. This is a critical technical flaw that damages seal integrity and causes permanent structural harm to the system.
Before and after completing the service, we perform full system mapping alongside comprehensive photographic or video inspection, categorized section by section.
Based on this evidence, we issue a detailed technical report. This report contains exact grease deposit thickness measurements and clear photographic proof for every individual duct section—providing undeniable black-and-white evidence of your system’s condition before and after our intervention.
Before applying active foam or grease-dissolving chemicals, the entire kitchen area and all equipment are strictly covered with protective sheeting and fully isolated. We utilize specialized extraction vacuums and collection containment bags to capture all liquid grease runoff. Upon completion, we remove all protective materials, returning your kitchen in pristine, spotless condition, with waste disposal fully handled on our end.
We will assess the condition of your extraction system and prepare a tailored cleaning plan along with all required technical documentation.
