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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Eltham
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Eltham: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Eltham
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with photos of the canopy and filters, and we will come back with a fixed price for the work in Eltham, usually within one working day. The work covers plenums and filters, vertical risers and extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are stale cooking odours from the system and grease dripping from the canopy or filters. When a restaurant in Eltham asks for duct cleaning, it’s nearly always the kitchen extract they mean, and that is our main job: canopy to fan, to TR19® Grease.
What can be cleaned depends on what can be reached. Where a duct run has no panels, we say so on the report and can fit new ones.
In a London area like Eltham, 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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after each 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 ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Eltham (SE9, SE12, DA15, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
Any section without access is marked on the report. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, which slows build-up further down the system.
What we do, step by step
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Expect the work in Eltham to happen after your last customer leaves, not during trading.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before any work starts.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Get a fixed quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Eltham, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
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How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- The condition of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Parking and loading at the site
- How big the system is
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
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. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
Leave it or put it right?
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. The responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping extract grease under control. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. Shared walls, risers and roofs mean a problem at one London site seldom stays put.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- A fixed price before any work starts
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
What the work involves, part by part
Ductwork and risers
Grease builds up most where the duct turns. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Grease filters
Filters need cleaning far more often than the duct, and a filter exchange service can take that off your hands. Keeping them clean helps the rest of the system stay cleaner.
FAQs for Eltham
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Eltham during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 34 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Eltham. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Eltham?
It’s London Fire Brigade, which covers Eltham. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Is Eltham in your area?
Yes. We cover Eltham and across Greater London, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What accreditations do you hold?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Grease-filled ducts can carry fire well beyond the kitchen. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.
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What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Eltham
The FSA’s data shows about 24 pubs and bars registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Eltham. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. London jobs usually start after the last service, with loading and roof access agreed with the building first. The fire and rescue service for Eltham is London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Commuter trade near Mottingham station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Term dates shape school work: for a school like St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Eltham Community Hospital about within half a mile north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Eltham is about 7 miles west of Dartford, in Greater London. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Eltham and the rest of Greater London. We cover 764 places across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Here we cover the SE9, SE12, DA15 and BR7 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. You will find streets such as Eltham High Street, Tarnwood Park and Elmslie Court, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Being close to the A20 and B263, Eltham is simple for us to get to at any hour. If your site is just outside Eltham, we cover Middle Park (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile south-east), Well Hall (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Avery Hill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Around Eltham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Horn Park, Eltham Church of England Primary School and The Greyhound Public House, among other places. There’s a railway station in Eltham itself: Mottingham station. A little further out are Eltham Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Tarn and Summer Hill.