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Kitchen extraction cleaning in Cranford
Kitchen extract cleaning in Cranford from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
Honest limits
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Cranford
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Send a few photos of the canopy and filters when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and you will have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in Cranford, normally within one working day. The work covers canopies and hoods, horizontal duct runs and plenums and filters, and people most often call us about heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs and cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, so that’s where most of the work in Cranford goes.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. For a kitchen in Cranford, that usually means a longer system to clean and more access panels to plan around.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Cranford (TW4, TW5, UB3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Cranford
An overdue clean in Cranford is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. It 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. Every month a London system goes without attention adds to what has to be done later.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why us?
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We diagnose before we treat
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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What happens on the day
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. On site, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. In a London area like Cranford, parking, loading and building access are planned before the day of the work.
- You send photos 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.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Cranford, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Cranford: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 11 pubs, bars and clubs and about 19 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses as registered food businesses in Cranford and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service. Cranford 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Cranford Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Cranford is Hounslow Hospital, about 1.6 miles east.
Cranford is about 2 miles north of Feltham, in Greater London. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Cranford and the rest of Greater London. Cranford is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for London, about 14 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of TW4, TW5 and UB3 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Ely Road, Park Lane and The Avenue or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Cranford include Hatton (1 mile south-west), Harlington (1 mile north-west), Heathrow (2 miles west), Feltham (2 miles south) and Sipson (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Cranford
Typical jobs here are in premises near Cranford Community College, The Queen's Head pub and Hounslow Heath, among other places. The closest station to Cranford is Hayes & Harlington station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hounslow Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Treaty Centre (2 miles east). Not far away are Garden Lake and Northala Fields.
Common questions in Cranford
Can a school canteen extract in Cranford be done out of term time?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Around Cranford, the Food Standards Agency lists about 22 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Can parking be tricky for a job in Cranford?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. If the building has a loading slot system, we will book into it.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
Do you work in Cranford?
Yes. We cover Cranford and across Greater London, within our South East and London area. To book, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings can show a shorter interval is needed.
How long will the clean take?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. Most jobs take a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Cranford
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- The number of sites or systems
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The scale of the work
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- A few general shots of the system
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Common problems we fix in Cranford
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so nobody could get to them. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of the Good Shepherd, or anywhere in Cranford, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What insurance they carry