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Kitchen extraction cleaning in Addiscombe
One call covers TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Addiscombe: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Common problems we fix in Addiscombe
In Addiscombe, as anywhere, grease gathers where the air slows down: long horizontal runs, bends, the base of risers and around the fan. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
Clients usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mildred's Church, or anywhere in Addiscombe, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
Kitchen duct cleaning in Addiscombe
Across Addiscombe, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. The work covers canopies and hoods, vertical risers and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are poor airflow at the canopy and cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Addiscombe? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, which is why a TR19® clean in Addiscombe goes well beyond the canopy.
Kitchens in Addiscombe, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Addiscombe.
- You send pictures or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and send you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
Getting a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Addiscombe questions
How do you handle parking and loading in Addiscombe?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Addiscombe, and about any building rules on loading. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit usually gets round them.
Who inspects food businesses in Addiscombe?
That’s Croydon council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Addiscombe. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
The whole system: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
BESA guidance gives minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on daily cooking hours. Kitchens that fry or grill a lot may need cleaning sooner, and readings will tell you.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Addiscombe
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 23 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 9 hotels and B&Bs in and around Addiscombe, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. In Addiscombe, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Croydon council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading isn’t affected.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like National Psychosis Unit about 1.5 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Addington Palace, about 2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Addiscombe; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. For kitchen extract cleaning in and around Addiscombe, please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Addiscombe included. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. London is in our area too, about 8 miles from Addiscombe.
Here we cover the CR0, SE25 and CR9 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Streets in the area include Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. With the A232 close by, Addiscombe is simple for us to get to at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Around Addiscombe
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Woodside Academy, The Cricketers pub and Ashburton Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Norwood Junction station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St George's Walk (1.5 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Addiscombe include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A fan motor that has burnt out
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
Leave it or put it right?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Heavy build-up takes longer to remove than regular cleans. Choosing the date yourself beats having a fault choose it for you.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Fully insured
- One number for every site across the South East and London
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, giving you before and after readings alongside the photos. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. A filter that is clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- What state the system is in
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
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’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.