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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Erith
Professional kitchen extract cleaning in and around Erith, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
Kitchen duct cleaning in Erith
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. Anything out of reach is noted in the report and extra access panels can be added. Common call-outs are for rancid smells from grease in the duct and heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs, across discharge points, plenums and filters and horizontal duct runs. Whether you call it kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning or kitchen duct cleaning, it’s the job we do every week across Greater London.
A clean in Erith covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
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. In Erith, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Grease filters
Between TR19 cleans, filters still need regular cleaning and we offer a filter exchange service for that. Clean filters slow the build-up further down the system.
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. Both are scraped and degreased inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Erith
A lot of duct grease gets there because the filters let it through. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and it doesn’t stop until it reaches the fan.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Erith and District Hospital (about under half a mile south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Before you book anyone
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- What hours they’ll be on site
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. If your building in Erith has sign-in rules, permits or key holders, mention them when you book.
- 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 we start.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Move anything stored near the system
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
What a clean won’t put right
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we will tell you before we start. It doesn’t solve:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
You leave with a date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date isn’t missed.
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.
Also near Erith
Also in Erith
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Kitchen extracts in Erith
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 27 bars, pubs and nightclubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Erith. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In London, kitchens are usually cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier. Food hygiene inspections in Erith are the job of Bexley council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
For kitchens close to Erith station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Christ Church or elsewhere in Erith, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of Erith or further out, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Erith is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. There’s also a page for London, roughly 11 miles from Erith.
All of DA8, DA17 and DA7 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street and the roads around them. Other places close to Erith include Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Erith
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Trinity School, The Cross Keys pub and Erith School, among other places. Erith has its own railway station: Erith station. A little further out are Erith Museum (under half a mile east) and Erith and District Hospital (within half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Crossness Nature Reserve.
Questions from Erith
Which fire service covers Erith?
It’s London Fire Brigade, which covers Erith. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you work at weekends in Erith?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Erith keeps running as normal. Just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, if we can see what we need. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
Do you work in Erith?
Yes. We cover Erith and across Greater London, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
The legal duty sits in the Fire Safety Order 2005 rather than in TR19 itself. In practice, TR19 is how kitchens show they’re managing grease, and many insurers ask for proof of it.
Can you set up regular visits?
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.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.