Greater London · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Dulwich, Greater London
Kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites in Dulwich and across Greater London. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Grease smells coming from the extract
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
The kitchen is left clean and ready for the next service. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, so you can start cooking as normal.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Dulwich
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with photos of the canopy and filters, and you will have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in Dulwich, typically within one working day. The work covers canopies and hoods, horizontal duct runs and extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19. 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.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so we look at the menu as well as the opening hours when we suggest the next date.
Kitchens in Dulwich, 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, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Dulwich (SE22, SE21, SE23)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
Different parts, different methods
Grease filters
We clean the grease filters as part of the job, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. Damaged ones are noted on the report.
Canopy and plenum
Behind the grease filters sits the plenum, which daily cleaning never reaches. With the filters out, the plenum is scraped and degreased.
Nearby places to Dulwich
Other services in Dulwich
Common questions in Dulwich
Can a school canteen extract in Dulwich be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Around Dulwich, the Food Standards Agency lists about 55 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
Can you come to Dulwich after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Allow as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. We will confirm the time when we quote.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What do I get after the clean?
Every clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. Keep them in the maintenance log with the fire risk assessment so they’re to hand when an insurer asks.
Can you quote from pictures?
Normally, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. If photos are not enough, we will survey first.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Grease, kitchens and Dulwich
There are about 220 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 127 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Dulwich, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. London Fire Brigade covers Dulwich. 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.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Dulwich Community Hospital (about 0.9 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. School kitchens, at schools like St Anthony's Catholic Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Dulwich is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. From the centre of Dulwich to the outskirts, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Dulwich among them.
Every address in SE22, SE21 and SE23 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Court Lane, Druce Road and Boxall Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Dulwich is on the A2216, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for kitchen extract cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Dulwich Village (1 mile north-west), West Dulwich (1 mile south), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile south-east) and Forest Hill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Dulwich
In Dulwich, that means kitchens and buildings near The Crown and Greyhound pub, Dulwich Park and Alleyn's School. The closest station to Dulwich is West Dulwich station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dulwich Community Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
What we’re called out for in Dulwich
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine vapour. Once it cools inside the ductwork, it condenses onto every surface it touches, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
Clients usually contact us when they notice one of these:
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
For kitchens close to West Dulwich station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether a survey comes first
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Why act early in Dulwich
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in Dulwich as everywhere else, and a greasy canopy or dripping filters won’t go unnoticed. Keeping the extract clean helps the whole kitchen pass muster. For a site in Dulwich, fitting the work in overnight now is far easier than closing at short notice later.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced 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 will explain each part.
Why Dulwich businesses choose us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- We diagnose before we treat
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Dulwich.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.