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Duct cleaning in Anerley
Ductwork cleaning for Anerley, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
Managing agents and facilities teams in Anerley
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
About our ductwork cleaning in Anerley
Ductwork in Anerley is cleaned the same thorough way as everywhere else we work: readings at set points, heavy grease scraped out by hand, then degreasing to suit the deposit. Post-clean readings and photos complete the record. The work covers multi-storey ducts, vertical risers and horizontal duct runs, and people most often call us about a duct clean needed for an insurer and smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. For a kitchen in Anerley, that normally means a longer system to clean and more access panels to plan around.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Anerley (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Anerley
Food Standards Agency data counts about 229 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 138 takeaways in Anerley and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Behind every canopy among them is a run of ductwork that collects grease out of sight. Food hygiene inspections in Anerley are the job of Bromley council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. In London, kitchens are typically cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
Commuter trade near Anerley station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Term dates shape school work: for a school like James Dixon Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Anerley is about 2 miles north-east of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. We carry out ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Anerley and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Anerley among them. There’s also a page for London, about 6 miles away.
We work across the SE20, SE19 and SE26 postcode area for ductwork cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need ductwork cleaning at premises on Maple Road, Padua Road and Genoa Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Penge (1 mile east), Crystal Palace (1 mile north), Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Anerley
Around Anerley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Crystal Palace School, Crystal Palace Dinosaurs and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace and the streets around them. Anerley has its own railway station: Anerley station. Well-known places in the area include Crystal Palace Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Whitgift Centre (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Anerley includes Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. For a job in Anerley, tell us about loading bays, permits, lifts and roof access when you book.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- You get a fixed price before work starts.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- The duct is signed off with readings, photos and a next clean date.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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What we’re called out for in Anerley
Slow air leaves the most grease behind. Long horizontal runs, bends, changes in size and the foot of a riser all collect more, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- High readings at a recent grease test
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Paul's or anywhere around Anerley, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether a survey comes first
How we price ductwork cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The size of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
If you need ductwork cleaning in Anerley, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Why deal with it now?
BESA guidance says grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans. A reading of 500 microns or more at any point means a spot clean straight away. Putting off the clean only pushes readings higher. In Anerley, as across London, ductwork often passes through shared risers and other people’s space.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Every visit written up, with pictures
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
When it’s something else
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Duct sections that need replacing
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- An extract fan that has stopped working
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
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FAQs for Anerley
Who inspects food businesses in Anerley?
Kitchens in Anerley are inspected by Bromley council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you work in Anerley outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, where the photos show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
What happens if there are not enough access panels?
Every reachable section is cleaned and the rest recorded. Extra panels can be installed, and we can do that for you.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How long will the duct clean take?
Duct length, access and grease levels all affect it. As a guide, it takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, as part of our fits and repairs work. Panels go where they give the best access to sections that couldn’t be reached, and we’ll recommend where.