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Clapham Junction ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for Clapham Junction, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- High readings at a recent grease test
FAQs for Clapham Junction
Can you work in Clapham Junction outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Clapham Junction?
Clapham Junction is in the area of London Fire Brigade. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What shows that the ducts need a clean?
Signs include grease dripping from joints, smells and a fan working harder, but measuring is the reliable way to know. A WFTT or DTT reading gives a clear answer.
What happens if there are not enough access panels?
Ductwork needs access to be cleaned. Those parts are listed, and we can install panels so they’re reached next time.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. We need the work area to ourselves while we are on site, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before we start.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes, we install duct access panels. Panels go where they give the best access to sections that couldn’t be reached, and we’ll recommend where.
About our ductwork cleaning in Clapham Junction
In doctor’s terms, the ductwork is the system’s arteries: find the blockages, clear them, then check the flow is right. Grease readings before and after give you the evidence, alongside before and after pictures. The work covers access panels, multi-storey ducts and bends and junctions, and people most often call us about hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs and an insurer asking for TR19 evidence.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so work in Clapham Junction is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Clapham Junction (SW11, SW18, SW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Report any grease dripping from duct joints
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Don’t block access panels with shelving or stock
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
Any section of duct we couldn’t reach is listed on the report, with the reason. You can then decide whether to have access panels fitted.
Watch for warning signs between cleans: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
How we price ductwork cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
A long flat run can’t be cleaned from one end. Any stretch out of reach is noted and can fit extra panels.
Bends and transitions
The join where the canopy meets the duct is a common hotspot. We reach it from the plenum side where possible.
What ductwork cleaning can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or holed (that needs a ductwork contractor)
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
How it works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Clapham Junction.
- We trace the duct and find every way in.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Thick grease is scraped out, then the runs and risers are degreased.
- Panels are closed, readings and photos repeated, and unreachable sections recorded.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
If you need ductwork cleaning in Clapham Junction, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Clapham Junction
Slow air leaves the most grease behind. Flat runs, bends, reducers and the base of risers are the usual hotspots, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
School kitchens, at schools like Christ Church CofE Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What your quote should include
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Proof of insurance
Clapham Junction kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 660 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 142 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Clapham Junction. Each kitchen that cooks under a canopy sends grease-laden air into a duct, where it cools and settles. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too. Clapham Junction sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Battersea General Hospital is the nearest hospital to Clapham Junction, about 0.8 miles north. For kitchens close to Clapham Junction station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Clapham Junction is about 3 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. We carry out ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Clapham Junction and the rest of Greater London. Clapham Junction is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for commercial clients.
Ductwork cleaning in SW11, SW18 and SW4 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include York Road, Este Road and Home Road, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Clapham Junction sits on or near the A3207, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Nearby, we also carry out ductwork cleaning in Battersea (1 mile south-east), Sands End (1 mile north-west), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile north-west), Wandsworth (1 mile south-west) and Clapham (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Clapham Junction
Typical jobs here are in premises near Imperial Park, The Falcon pub and Thames Christian College, among other places. There’s a railway station in Clapham Junction itself: Clapham Junction station. Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (4.4 miles north-east) and Battersea General Hospital (0.8 miles north). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.