Greater London · Ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning in Ladywell, Greater London
Ductwork cleaning in Ladywell, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Thick crusts of old grease along the duct
Ductwork cleaning in Ladywell
Duct cleaning is the hardest part of an extract clean, and the part most often skipped. Without enough access panels, long stretches can go years without being touched. Each section we can reach is cleaned, and any we can’t is written down, so you know exactly where you stand. The work covers attenuators, horizontal duct runs and access panels, and common reasons people get in touch are an insurer asking for TR19 evidence and smells of old cooking grease from the ductwork.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in Ladywell is typically done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Ladywell (SE13, SE6, SE4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about ductwork cleaning in Ladywell
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Ladywell?
It’s London Fire Brigade, which covers Ladywell. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Is parking a problem for work in Ladywell?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. If the building has a loading slot system, we’ll book into it.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How can I tell if my extract ducts are dirty?
A grease thickness test gives the answer. Using a Wet Film Thickness Test or Deposit Thickness Test, we check the grease at set points. A mean above 200 microns, or 500 microns at any point, means it’s due.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
What ductwork cleaning cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Duct sections that need replacing
- An extract fan that has stopped working
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
Nearby places to Ladywell
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What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points. For a job in Ladywell, tell us about loading bays, permits, lifts and roof access when you book.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- Each section is cleaned in turn through its access panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, pictures and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
Related advice
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Consider fitting panels where the report shows gaps
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Leave a way through to the access panels
- File each certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
You’ll have a recommended date for the next clean, based on the readings and your daily cooking hours, in line with BESA guidance.
Run the extract the whole time the kitchen is cooking. Moving air carries vapour through rather than letting it settle, so switching off early adds to the build-up.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Horizontal runs carry the extract along ceilings and through voids. They collect grease as the air cools and slows, and we clean them section by section through access panels.
Vertical risers
Cleaning a riser needs access along its height. Any part that cannot be safely reached is recorded.
What affects the quote in Ladywell
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition we find in the survey
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
What happens if it’s left?
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 right away. Putting off the clean only pushes readings higher. Choosing the date yourself beats having a fault choose it for you.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Full insurance on every job
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
Signs you need ductwork cleaning in Ladywell
Grease settles fastest where the air slows down. Flat runs, bends, reducers and the base of risers are the usual hotspots, and those are the points we pay most attention to.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Ductwork cleaning in Ladywell: the local picture
The FSA’s data shows about 45 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 7 hotels and guest houses registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Ladywell. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Fire safety in Ladywell falls to 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 in Ladywell get their food hygiene inspections from Lewisham council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
For kitchens close to Ladywell station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Ladywell, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Ladywell is about 1 mile south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. If you need ductwork cleaning in Ladywell, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, Ladywell included. Ladywell is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for commercial clients.
Ductwork cleaning in SE13, SE6 and SE4 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Veda Road, Roxley Road and Honley Road, all of which we cover for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to Ladywell include Lewisham (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile west), Hither Green (1 mile east), Brockley (1 mile west) and Catford (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Ladywell
Around Ladywell, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The London & Rye pub, Trinity Church of England School and Ladywell Fields and the streets around them. Ladywell has its own railway station: Ladywell station. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (1.8 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (less than half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Knight's Hill.