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Ductwork cleaning in West Brompton, Greater London
Professional ductwork cleaning in and around West Brompton, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- High readings at a recent grease test
- Thick deposits at the bottom of a vertical duct
Ductwork cleaning for kitchens and businesses in West Brompton
Grease in a duct is hidden, which is exactly why it’s dangerous. Flames pulled in from the cooking line can ignite it, carrying a fire along the duct and into rooms far from the kitchen. Removing it is the whole point. If you have hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs and a duct clean needed for an insurer, we can help.
Kitchens in West Brompton, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- West Brompton (SW6, SW10, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes anything from a few hours to several visits, depending on the length of duct, and we clear up before we go. In a London area like West Brompton, parking, loading and building access are planned before the day of the work.
- We map the duct route and check where the access panels are.
- We measure grease thickness at set points before cleaning.
- Access panels are opened and heavy deposits scraped out by hand.
- Horizontal runs and risers are then degreased by the method that suits the deposit.
- Post-clean readings and pictures go into the report, with any unreachable section listed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
For ductwork cleaning in West Brompton, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. 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 typically follows within one working day.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
What a clean will not put right
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- Leaking duct joints that need repair
- An extract fan that has stopped working
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Bends and junctions
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Vertical risers
- Multi-storey ducts
- Access panels
Grease, kitchens and West Brompton
The FSA’s data shows about 140 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 69 hotels and B&Bs registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of West Brompton. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Fire safety in West Brompton falls to London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In London, kitchens are normally cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School or anywhere near West Brompton, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to West Brompton is Western Hospital, about within half a mile south-west.
West Brompton is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. Anywhere in SW6, we can carry out ductwork cleaning at your premises. West Brompton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for ductwork cleaning.
Here we cover the SW6, SW10 and SW5 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. Local streets include Sun Road, Star Road and Farm Lane, and we cover them all for ductwork cleaning. West Brompton is on the A3218 and A3220, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Other places close to West Brompton include Earl's Court (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Little Chelsea (1 mile east) and South Kensington (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Around West Brompton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The London Oratory School, The Fulham Boys School and Gwendwr Garden, among other places. Also close by are Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.1 miles north-east) and Coleherne public house (within half a mile north-east). West Brompton has its own railway station: West Brompton station. Well-known places in the area include Kensington Arcade (1 mile north) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around West Brompton includes The Long Water and WWT London Wetland Centre.
What the work involves, part by part
Access panels
After cleaning, every panel is closed and sealed, so grease and air stay inside the duct. A damaged panel is noted on the report.
Horizontal duct runs
A long flat run cannot be cleaned from one end. Where the gaps between panels are too long, we record what couldn’t be reached and can fit extra panels.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted whenever you cook
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Flag drips from the duct straight away
- Don’t switch the extract off early
The report gives a recommended next clean date, worked out from the grease we found and how long you cook each day, in line with BESA guidance.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: grease leaking from duct joints, smells, or a fan that sounds rough. Testing will show whether any section has reached 500 microns.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
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FAQs for West Brompton
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in West Brompton in the summer holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 76 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of West Brompton. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in West Brompton?
London Fire Brigade is the fire and rescue service for West Brompton. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
How much does ductwork cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before work begins.
How do you know if the ductwork needs cleaning?
Signs include grease dripping from joints, smells and a fan working harder, but measuring is the reliable way to know. Grease thickness testing shows exactly where the duct stands.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What we are called out for in West Brompton
A vertical riser can run up several floors. Grease collects on the riser walls and gathers at the bottom as liquid grease runs down. Panels along the riser make proper cleaning possible.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Stale grease odours from the duct
- A duct nobody has opened in years
- Sections of duct with no access panels
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Luke or anywhere around West Brompton, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- What insurance they carry