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Ductwork Cleaning in Upper Norwood
Cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork, horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels for Upper Norwood, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Duct runs with no cleaning record
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- Duct runs that can’t be reached
Ductwork cleaning in Upper Norwood
No two duct runs are the same, in Upper Norwood or anywhere else. Some run a short distance to an outside wall, others climb several floors to the roof. The survey traces the route, so we know where to get in and how long it will take. The work covers attenuators, vertical risers and bends and junctions, and common reasons people get in touch are a duct clean needed for an insurer and grease seeping out of the duct seams.
In a London area like Upper Norwood, 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, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Upper Norwood (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in Upper Norwood saves time on the night.
- 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.
- Bends, risers and the base of each riser get extra attention.
- Readings, pictures and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
Want a quote for ductwork cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What the work involves, part by part
Multi-storey and shared buildings
In a shared building, the duct links the kitchen to other spaces, so the responsible person has more reason to keep it clean. Your certificate and report give building managers the record they need.
Bends and transitions
Bends, elbows and changes of size are where grease collects most. The air slows and drops its load, so we clean these points carefully.
When something else is needed
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Undersized or badly laid-out ducts
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Upper Norwood
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Bends and junctions
- Multi-storey ducts
- Attenuators
- Access panels
Fixed quotes for ductwork cleaning in Upper Norwood
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Ductwork cleaning in Upper Norwood: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 214 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 137 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Upper Norwood, up to about a mile and a half out. Behind every canopy among them is a run of ductwork that collects grease out of sight. The fire and rescue service for Upper Norwood is 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. Environmental health officers from Croydon council inspect food businesses in Upper Norwood. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Christ Church or anywhere around Upper Norwood, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. A hospital like St Christopher's Hospice, about 1.3 miles east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Upper Norwood is about 4 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. We provide ductwork cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Upper Norwood and the rest of Greater London. Upper Norwood is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for ductwork cleaning. We also work in London, around 6 miles away.
Every address in SE19, SE27 and SE21 is within our area for ductwork cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Dover Road, Hawke Road and Tudor Road or a nearby road, we can help. Upper Norwood is on the A214, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for ductwork cleaning. Other places close to Upper Norwood include Norwood New Town (1 mile west), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-east), West Norwood (1 mile north-west), Crystal Palace (1 mile east) and Anerley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Near you in Upper Norwood
Around Upper Norwood, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Sparrowhawk pub, Long Meadow and Rockmount Primary School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Upper Norwood itself: Gipsy Hill station. A little further out are St Christopher's Hospice (1.3 miles east) and Crystal Palace Museum (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Norwood include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
When to call us in Upper Norwood
Grease in a duct running from a kitchen in Upper Norwood 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.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Proof of duct cleaning for the insurer
- Gaps where access panels were never fitted
- Grease pooling at the foot of the riser
- A duct nobody has opened in years
If you cook for passing trade around Gipsy Hill station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Comparing quotes
- What insurance they carry
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether VAT is included
- What hours they’ll be on site
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Upper Norwood questions
Which fire authority looks after Upper Norwood?
Fire safety enforcement in Upper Norwood is handled by London Fire Brigade. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can you come to Upper Norwood after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Upper Norwood keeps running as normal. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What’s 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.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
How often does extract ductwork need cleaning?
At least as often as BESA guidance sets for your cooking hours. Kitchens cooking 12 to 16 hours a day need it at least every 3 months, while lighter use can go longer.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
Signs include grease dripping from joints, smells and a fan working harder, but the only sure way is to measure. Grease thickness testing shows exactly where the duct stands.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Store the certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Check readings when the menu changes
- Keep to the interval on the report
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
After the clean, the same points are tested again, giving you before and after readings. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Grease that never reaches the duct never needs cleaning out of it. Keep the filters clean, well fitted and in place whenever you cook.