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Ductwork Cleaning in Soho
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for Soho, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Duct runs that cannot be reached
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. In a London area like Soho, parking, loading and building access are planned before the day of the work.
- The duct route is surveyed and every access point found.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
For ductwork cleaning in Soho, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Related advice
Ductwork cleaning in Soho
Duct cleaning is the hardest part of an extract clean, and the part most often skipped. Sections with no way in can go uncleaned for years. Each section we can reach is cleaned, and any we can’t is written down, so you know exactly where you stand. We’re often asked to deal with a rancid smell from the extract duct and gaps where access panels were never fitted, on horizontal duct runs, attenuators and multi-storey ducts.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so extract cleaning in Soho is normally done overnight, after the last service. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Soho (W1F, W1T, W1D)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What else we do in Soho
Ductwork cleaning in Soho: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 369 pubs, bars and clubs and about 237 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses across Soho and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Food hygiene inspections in Soho are the job of Westminster council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading is not affected.
If you run a café or takeaway near Tottenham Court Road station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Soho Parish CofE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Soho is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For ductwork cleaning in and around Soho, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, including Soho. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, Soho among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for ductwork cleaning: W1F, W1T and W1D. We cover sites on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane and the roads around them. Soho sits on or near the A4 and A301, which makes travel easy for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to Soho include West End (1 mile east), Chinatown (1 mile south), Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east) and St James's (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Soho
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Bar Soho, St Anne's Churchyard and Harris Westminster Sixth Form and the streets around them. Nearby too are LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and London Library (0.5 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Soho itself: Tottenham Court Road station. Well-known places in the area include Kingly Court (within half a mile west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Soho includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
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.
What we are called out for in Soho
Ducts in Soho gather grease for the same reasons as ducts anywhere: daily cooking hours, the menu and the state of the filters. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily use.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- Grease leaking from duct joints
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Anne's Church or elsewhere in Soho, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether they recommend a next date
Soho questions
Which fire service covers Soho?
Soho 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.
Is parking a problem for work in Soho?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. Much of our London work is done overnight, which helps.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How often should kitchen ducts be cleaned?
BESA guidance sets minimum intervals by daily cooking hours: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Measured grease sets the real interval.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What if part of the duct can’t be reached?
Without a way in, a section can’t be cleaned properly. We record those sections on the report and can fit access panels.
Do we have to stop cooking while the ducts are cleaned?
When the kitchen is closed. Larger systems may be cleaned over several nights, with the kitchen ready to cook each morning.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
Why it’s worth doing now in Soho
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and a claim may be refused or reduced without evidence. A certificate that covers the ductwork is what they want to see. Leaving it on a busy London site only adds to the work.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What a clean won’t put right
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Duct sealed behind fixed ceilings or walls
- A duct that is too small or badly routed for the kitchen (a design issue)
- Duct sections that need replacing
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Access panels
- Multi-storey ducts
- Bends and junctions
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
What affects the cost of ductwork cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
- The number of sites or systems
- What state the system is in
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
What the work involves, part by part
Multi-storey and shared buildings
A fire in a duct in a shared building can affect far more than one kitchen, so the responsible person has more reason to keep it clean. Your certificate and report give building managers the record they need.
Vertical risers
Cleaning a riser needs access along its height. Where it can’t be reached safely, the report says so.