Greater London · Ductwork cleaning
Duct cleaning in Hackney Wick
Specialist ductwork cleaning for Hackney Wick: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
Ductwork cleaning in Hackney Wick, done properly
Between the canopy and the fan runs the ductwork, hidden above ceilings and inside walls. Grease settles along every metre of it, and that is where a kitchen fire can travel. Our ductwork cleaning reaches inside the runs and risers through access panels, to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers access panels, horizontal duct runs and bends and junctions, and people most often call us about gaps where access panels were never fitted and readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test.
Kitchens in Hackney Wick, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Hackney Wick (E3, E9, E20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Keep to the interval on the report
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Tell us if grease leaks from the ductwork
Keep the certificate and report with the fire risk assessment. An insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask to see it, and the pictures make the duct’s condition easy to see.
Extra access panels mean more of the duct gets cleaned each time. It does not stop grease forming, but it stops it building unseen.
What the work involves, part by part
Access panels
Extra panels can be installed where there are gaps, so the next clean reaches more of the system. The survey shows where they’re needed.
Bends and transitions
A bend can hold far more grease than a straight run of the same length. We clean it back by hand and with degreaser, and readings are taken there before and after.
How it works
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Expect the work in Hackney Wick to happen after your last customer leaves, not during trading.
- We start by working out how the duct runs and where it can be opened.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Through the access panels, thick grease is removed by hand first.
- Next the ducts and risers are degreased, using whatever suits the deposit.
- We test again, take pictures and note any part that couldn’t be reached.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Advice
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Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Hackney Wick
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The scale of the work
- The number of sites or systems
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A worn-out fan that needs replacing
- Parts of the duct with no way in
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
Leave it or put it right?
There’s no law that names TR19. The Fire Safety Order 2005 makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, including the grease inside the extract ductwork. In Hackney Wick, a planned overnight visit is much easier than closing unexpectedly.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Each visit written up, with photos
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Hackney Wick
Air cools as it moves away from the canopy. As it cools, the grease it carries condenses onto the duct walls, which is why ducts go on gathering grease well beyond the filters.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Mossbourne Riverside Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What insurance they carry
What ductwork cleaning looks like in Hackney Wick
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 66 pubs, bars and clubs and about 13 hotels and guest houses across Hackney Wick and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. In London, kitchens are usually cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier. Kitchens in Hackney Wick get their food hygiene inspections from Tower Hamlets council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
A kitchen near Hackney Wick station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Mary of Eton or elsewhere in Hackney Wick, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Hackney Wick is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the E3 postcode area, we can take on ductwork cleaning. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, large and small.
Here we cover the E3, E9 and E20 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. Local streets include Wick Lane, Dace Road and Wyke Road, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to Hackney Wick include Fish Island (1 mile south), Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile south), Temple Mills (1 mile north-east) and East Village (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Hackney Wick
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Mulberry UTC, Mabley Green and Mulberry UTC. Hackney Wick has its own railway station: Hackney Wick station. A little further out are Tower of London (3.3 miles south-west) and V&A East (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Hackney Wick includes Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
FAQs for Hackney Wick
What do you need to know about parking in Hackney Wick?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Hackney Wick, and about any building rules on loading. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Can you work in Hackney Wick outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
Do you cover Hackney Wick?
Yes. We work in Hackney Wick and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What about areas you cannot get to?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
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.