Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
West Dulwich extract fan cleaning
Our technicians work in West Dulwich on extract fan cleaning. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Extract fan cleaning in West Dulwich, done properly
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. The work covers axial fans, centrifugal fans and fan housings, and common reasons people get in touch are vibration from an unbalanced impeller and a fan left out of previous cleans.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so work in West Dulwich is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
We’re 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, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- West Dulwich (SE21, SE27, SE19)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
How we price extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The scale of the work
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- What state the system is in
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Leave it or put it right?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the motor works harder. A booked night’s work in West Dulwich costs you no trading time; an unplanned closure does.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Make sure the fan is reachable. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in West Dulwich
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan shaking on its mounts
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to West Dulwich is St Christopher's Hospice, about 1.3 miles south-east.
Comparing quotes
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Extract fan cleaning around West Dulwich
There are about 227 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 125 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around West Dulwich, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. London jobs typically start after the last service, with loading and roof access agreed with the building first. West Dulwich sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Stephen or elsewhere in West Dulwich, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Dulwich Wood Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
West Dulwich is about 1 mile north-east of West Norwood, in Greater London. If you need extract fan cleaning in West Dulwich, please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, West Dulwich included. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: SE21, SE27 and SE19. Streets in the area include Berry Lane, Clive Road and Myton Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. With the A2199 close by, West Dulwich is simple for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to West Dulwich include Sydenham Hill (1 mile east), West Norwood (1 mile south-west), Gipsy Hill (1 mile south), Dulwich (1 mile north) and Upper Norwood (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Around West Dulwich
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Wood House, Dulwich Prep & Senior and Kingsdale Foundation School. West Dulwich has its own railway station: Sydenham Hill station. A little further out are British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum (under half a mile west) and St Christopher's Hospice (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Dulwich include Battersea Park Lake and Dulwich Upper Wood.
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Before any visit in West Dulwich, we agree where the van can stop and how equipment reaches the system.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Your questions about extract fan cleaning in West Dulwich
Do you work overnight in West Dulwich?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in West Dulwich needn’t be disturbed. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in West Dulwich?
London Fire Brigade is the fire and rescue service for West Dulwich. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes. A TR19 Grease clean covers everything from canopy to discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
You get a photo report with before and after photos of the fan. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.