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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Bloomsbury
For TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Bloomsbury, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Bloomsbury.
- You send pictures or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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About our kitchen extract cleaning in Bloomsbury
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, scraping heavy deposits by hand before degreasing. Anything out of reach is noted in the report, and new panels can be fitted. If you have an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19 and proof of cleaning requested by an insurer, we can put it right, from horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and vertical risers onwards. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Bloomsbury start: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: grease readings at set points tell us where the heaviest deposits are, and the same readings after the clean show the result.
In a London area like Bloomsbury, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Bloomsbury (NW1W, W1T, NW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the fan works harder to move less air. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next. A building in Bloomsbury may have flats or offices above and alongside, and a fault in the system can affect them too.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Trading since 2009
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
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Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
A TR19 certificate notes the date, the location and the technician. File it with the fire risk assessment and the maintenance log, so it’s to hand when an insurer, fire officer or EHO asks.
Stick to the cleaning interval on the certificate. BESA guidance links the minimum interval to daily cooking hours, so a change in hours may mean a change in interval, and grease readings will show it.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Kitchen extracts in Bloomsbury
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 388 pubs, bars and clubs and about 206 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses across Bloomsbury and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Bloomsbury sits within the area of 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. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies or anywhere near Bloomsbury, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St George the Martyr Holborn or elsewhere in Bloomsbury, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Bloomsbury is about 1 mile north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in Bloomsbury, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Work in NW1W, W1T and NW1 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We cover sites on Drury Lane, Euston Road and Duke's Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A401 and A501, Bloomsbury is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Close by, we work in St Pancras (1 mile north-east), Euston (1 mile north-west), Kings Cross (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Around Bloomsbury
Around Bloomsbury, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Lincoln's Inn Fields, Pilsudski Institute of London and St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Queens Larder Public House (less than half a mile south-east) and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (0.6 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is London Euston station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles south-east) and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (within half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How big the system is
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Bloomsbury
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Bloomsbury during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Around Bloomsbury, the Food Standards Agency lists about 66 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Bloomsbury?
Bloomsbury is in the area of London Fire Brigade. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
When do you clean the extract?
When the kitchen is closed, at whatever time suits you. We need the equipment cool, and we leave the kitchen ready to cook.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Is Bloomsbury in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Bloomsbury, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
The plenum is out of sight behind the filters, so it’s easy to forget. With the filters out, the plenum is scraped and degreased.
Grease filters
Gaps around filters let fat through to the duct. Each filter is checked as it goes back in, and flag any that do not.
Common problems we fix in Bloomsbury
Grease filters are the first line of defence, and they’re often the weak point. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and it does not stop until it reaches the fan.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is the nearest hospital to Bloomsbury, about under half a mile south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What insurance they carry
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether they recommend a next date