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Ductwork Cleaning in North Greenwich
Ductwork cleaning in North Greenwich, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Ductwork that has never been cleaned
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in North Greenwich
We treat ductwork like a doctor treats arteries: diagnose where grease has built up, clear it and confirm the result. Grease readings before and after give you the evidence, alongside before and after photos. The work covers access panels, horizontal duct runs and vertical risers, and people most often call us about a duct nobody has opened in years and a duct clean needed for an insurer.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in North Greenwich is normally done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- North Greenwich (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
A partly blocked duct slows the airflow. Less air moves, so heat and smoke stay in the kitchen while the fan strains, and grease may start to leak from joints. Planning ahead in North Greenwich lets you pick a quiet night rather than lose a busy one.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Full insurance on every job
- We diagnose before we treat
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Towns and villages near North Greenwich
Also in North Greenwich
What we are called out for in North Greenwich
Ducts in North Greenwich gather grease for the same reasons as ducts anywhere: hours of cooking, the type of food and how well the filters are kept. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily use.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A duct clean needed for an insurer
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Grease leaking from duct joints
- Heavy grease at the base of a riser
School kitchens, at schools like Harbinger Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the price is fixed
- What hours they’ll be on site
Ductwork cleaning around North Greenwich
Food Standards Agency records list about 639 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 230 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of North Greenwich. The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. Fire safety in North Greenwich falls to London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too.
For kitchens close to Greenwich station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Miller General Hospital (about 1 mile south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
North Greenwich is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We provide ductwork cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in North Greenwich and the rest of Greater London. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, large and small.
Every address in E14, SE8 and SE10 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Isle of Dogs (1 mile south-east), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in North Greenwich
Typical jobs here are in premises near Laban Centre, Canary Wharf College 3 and St. Paul's, among other places. Other local landmarks include Mudchute Park and Farm (under half a mile north-east) and The Ferry House Public House (under half a mile south-east). The closest station to North Greenwich is Greenwich station, about 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Old Royal Naval College (0.7 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (1.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Faulty fire dampers
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access panels
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Get panels fitted where the duct couldn’t be cleaned
- Do not switch the extract off early
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Book the next clean before the recommended date
When the duct is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. It shows when and where the clean was done and by whom.
Have access panels fitted where sections cannot be reached. It does not stop grease forming, but it stops it building unseen.
Managing agents and facilities teams in North Greenwich
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Questions from North Greenwich
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for North Greenwich?
London Fire Brigade is the fire and rescue service for North Greenwich. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can the work in North Greenwich be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. Your customers, staff or residents in North Greenwich needn’t be disturbed. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
What happens if there aren’t enough access panels?
We clean everything we can reach and record what we cannot. Fitting extra access panels is the usual answer, and we can do that for you.
Can you fit access panels in our ductwork?
Yes. The survey or clean shows where sections couldn’t be reached, and we can fit them so those sections are cleaned in future.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a shift or more, depending on the length of the runs and the number of access points, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in North Greenwich saves time on the night.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- We take grease readings along the route.
- Out of hours, the area is protected and the access panels opened.
- Heavy deposits come out by hand, then each section is degreased.
- We close up, re-test, photograph and record anything out of reach.
Before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email 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.
Advice
What affects the quote in North Greenwich
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.