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Kitchen extraction cleaning in Chislehurst
Kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites in Chislehurst and across Greater London. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, giving you before and after readings alongside the photos. Your TR19 certificate is then issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Chislehurst
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Any section we cannot reach is recorded on the report and extra access panels can be added. We are often asked to deal with years of baked-on grease in the ducts and grease smells coming from the extract, across horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and extract fans. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a system that’s clean inside, not just on the surface, and a certificate that proves it.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, so that is where most of the work in Chislehurst goes.
In a London area like Chislehurst, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. 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.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Chislehurst (BR7, BR1, BR2, SE9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Chislehurst?
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, building a layer that gets thicker with every service. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
Clients usually contact us after spotting something like this:
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
A hospital like Queen Mary's Hospital, about 1.6 miles east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Questions to ask before booking
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
How it works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, 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 Chislehurst.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by pictures or a visit.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before any work starts.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Move anything stored near the system
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
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What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Chislehurst
The FSA’s data shows about 13 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Chislehurst. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. The fire and rescue service for Chislehurst is 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. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Parish Church The Annunciation Of Blessed Virgin Mary, or anywhere in Chislehurst, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. School kitchens, at schools like Red Hill Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Chislehurst is about 3 miles north-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the BR7 postcode area, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Chislehurst is one of them. There’s also a page for London, roughly 9 miles from Chislehurst.
We cover every part of the BR7, BR1, BR2 and SE9 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Chislehurst High Street, Sanderson Square and Wilderness Road, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Chislehurst sits on or near the A208 and B264, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. If your site is just outside Chislehurst, we cover Elmstead (1 mile west), Foxbury (1 mile east), Bickley (1 mile south-west), Widmore (1 mile south-west) and Coldharbour (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Chislehurst
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Queens Head pub, Coopers School and Chislehurst Common. The nearest railway station is Chislehurst station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include The Glades (2.2 miles west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Chislehurst include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- How easy every part is to reach
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
There’s no standard 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, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Leave it or put it right?
If your kitchen in Chislehurst is past its cleaning date, it’s worth booking now. The job takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits, and we fit around your opening hours. Waiting only adds grease and risk. London sites work long hours, and the longer a job is left, the bigger it gets.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Photo reports with every job
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FAQs for Chislehurst
Can you come to Chislehurst after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which fire service covers Chislehurst?
It’s London Fire Brigade, which covers Chislehurst. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Grease-filled ducts can carry fire well beyond the kitchen. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
BESA guidance gives minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on daily cooking hours. Heavy frying and grilling can mean shorter intervals, which grease thickness testing will show.
Is Chislehurst in your area?
Yes. Chislehurst is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
A TR19 certificate and a photo report. Certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report includes before and after photos, grease readings and the recommended next clean date.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It won’t put right:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs