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Ductwork Cleaning in Cranham
One call covers ductwork cleaning in Cranham: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
Common problems we fix in Cranham
Grease in a duct running from a kitchen in Cranham is as much a fire risk as in any building. Burning grease can carry fire through the ductwork to other rooms or floors, which is why the responsible person needs it under control.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- Years of grease along the duct floor
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Cranham is St George's Hospital, about 2.4 miles south-west.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether they’re fully insured
About our ductwork cleaning in Cranham
Not every duct has enough access panels. TR19 calls for any section we couldn’t reach to be recorded, and we can fit new access panels so it’s cleaned next time. It’s better to know than to assume. If you have duct runs that can’t be reached and an insurer asking for TR19 evidence, we can help, from horizontal duct runs, attenuators and vertical risers onwards.
In a London area like Cranham, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Cranham (RM14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Bends and transitions
Grease tends to pile up at elbows. It’s scraped out and degreased, and test it before and after.
Vertical risers
Risers are cleaned through panels at different levels. Where it can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
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Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
You will have a recommended date for the next clean, worked out from the grease we found and how long you cook each day, in line with BESA guidance.
The less grease gets past the canopy, the cleaner the duct stays. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.
When something else is needed
Ductwork cleaning can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- Faulty fire dampers
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Horizontal duct runs
- Bends and junctions
- Vertical risers
- Attenuators
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Cranham
The FSA’s data shows about 11 pubs, bars and clubs registered in Cranham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service. Kitchens in Cranham get their food hygiene inspections from Havering council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Where a hall near St Luke's Cranham, or anywhere in Cranham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you run a café or takeaway near Upminster station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Cranham is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. From the centre of Cranham to the outskirts, we cover ductwork cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Cranham is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page, about 15 miles away.
Work in RM14 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Avon Road, Moor Lane and Front Lane, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. We also cover the places around Cranham: Upminster (1 mile west), Puddle Dock (1 mile east), Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), North Ockendon (2 miles south-east) and Emerson Park (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Shoreditch (15 miles west), Walthamstow (13 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Plaistow (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Cranham
In Cranham, that means kitchens and buildings near The James Oglethorpe Primary School, The Crumpled Horn pub and St. Andrew's Park and the streets around them. Cranham’s nearest station is Upminster station, about 0.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include The Mercury Mall (3.7 miles west) and Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Cranham Brickfields.
Why deal with it now?
Grease narrows the duct and slows the air. Less air moves, so heat and smoke stay in the kitchen while the fan strains, and grease may start to leak from joints. A booked night’s work in Cranham costs you no trading time; an unplanned closure does.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why Cranham businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Trading since 2009
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The process
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. We fit London jobs around the building rather than the other way round, so a visit in Cranham is usually out of hours.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- Set points along the runs are tested for grease.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- The duct is degreased with the method that suits the grease, from degreasers to hot water or steam.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
Questions from Cranham
Is parking a problem for work in Cranham?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit typically gets round them.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Cranham out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 13 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Cranham. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Can you quote from pictures?
In many cases, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Can you clean ductwork with no access panels?
Sections out of reach are written down on the report, in line with TR19. We can fit new access panels so they’re cleaned next time.
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.