Greater London · Ductwork cleaning
West Ealing ductwork cleaning
Ductwork cleaning for commercial sites in West Ealing and across Greater London. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Readings above 200 microns from a grease thickness test
- Grease seeping out of the duct seams
- Sections of duct with no access panels
Ductwork cleaning in West Ealing
Every duct has its own route. A few metres to an outside wall, or a riser up through the building to a roof fan. The survey traces the route, so we know where to get in and how long it will take. The work covers vertical risers, access panels and multi-storey ducts, and common reasons people get in touch are years of grease along the duct floor and stale grease odours from the duct.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so work in West Ealing is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- West Ealing (W7, W13, UB2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Run the extract fan throughout service
- Keep access panels clear of stored items
- Ask for a grease thickness test if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep your cleaning records together
Grease readings are taken again at the same set points, giving you before and after readings. Photos of each section go alongside them.
Some signs mean the duct needs attention sooner: drips from the ductwork, stale smells or a noisy fan. A grease thickness test can confirm whether a spot clean is needed.
What the work involves, part by part
Bends and transitions
Wherever the duct turns or changes size, grease builds up. The air slows and drops its load, so we clean these points carefully.
Access panels
After cleaning, every panel is closed and sealed so the duct stays tight. A damaged panel is noted on the report.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Faulty fire dampers
- Ductwork that was poorly designed
- A failed fan motor at the end of the duct (a fan repair job)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in West Ealing
- Bends and junctions
- Access panels
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Attenuators
- Multi-storey ducts
Towns and villages near West Ealing
What else we do in West Ealing
Why it’s worth doing now in West Ealing
A dirty duct is something insurers ask about. Many require cleaning to TR19, and they can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A certificate that covers the ductwork is what they want to see. Every month a London system goes without attention adds to what has to be done later.
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 explain each part.
Why us?
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- In business since 2009
- Fully insured
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes from a few hours to more than one visit, depending on duct length and access. Most London sites can’t stop for the day, so work in West Ealing is typically done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- First we diagnose: the route, the access and the grease levels.
- A fixed quote follows, based on what we found.
- We clean section by section, working from panel to panel.
- We take extra care at bends and at the foot of risers.
- Readings, pictures and a recommended next clean date complete the job.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- 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
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Related advice
West Ealing: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in West Ealing?
In West Ealing, it’s Ealing council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can parking be tricky for a job in West Ealing?
We plan it in advance, so let us know about loading bays, permits and access rules at the building. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What paperwork do you give after a duct clean?
A full system clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. The report shows readings, pictures and any sections we couldn’t reach.
Can extra access doors be added to the duct?
Yes, as part of our fits and repairs work. We place them where they help most, and we will recommend where.
What does ductwork cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
Do you work in West Ealing?
Yes. We work in West Ealing and across Greater London, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What ductwork cleaning looks like in West Ealing
Look up West Ealing on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 292 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 79 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around West Ealing, up to about a mile and a half out. The duct above a busy canopy coats itself in grease long before anyone sees it. Environmental health officers from Ealing council inspect food businesses in West Ealing. 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. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service.
Commuter trade near Hanwell station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Ealing Hospital about under half a mile south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
West Ealing is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. From the centre of West Ealing to the outskirts, we cover ductwork cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, West Ealing among them. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Here we cover the W7, W13 and UB2 postcode area for ductwork cleaning. That includes premises on Park Road, Green Lane and Dean's Road and the roads around them. Main roads around West Ealing include the A4001, so getting to you is simple for ductwork cleaning. Close by, we work in Hanwell (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile east), South Ealing (2 miles east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Landmarks near West Ealing
Around West Ealing, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Drayton Green, The Viaduct pub and Cuckoo Schools, among other places. There’s a railway station in West Ealing itself: Hanwell station. Well-known places in the area include Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Treaty Centre (3 miles south). Not far away are Long Wood and Middle Lake.
What we are called out for in West Ealing
Ducts in West Ealing 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.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- An insurer asking for TR19 evidence
- Hardened, baked-on grease in long horizontal runs
- A rancid smell from the extract duct
- A grease test showing the duct is overdue
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School or anywhere near West Ealing, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether VAT is included
- What insurance they carry