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Kitchen extraction cleaning in Hoxton
Our technicians work in Hoxton on TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- A canopy that’s too small or a system that was badly designed
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Hoxton
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Hoxton
The ducts are where most of the grease hides. 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. We are often asked to deal with a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate and grease drips onto cooking equipment, across extract fans, horizontal duct runs and canopies and hoods. For TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Hoxton, one call covers the survey, the clean and the paperwork.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Hoxton: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. For a kitchen in Hoxton, that normally means a longer system to clean and more access panels to plan around.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Hoxton (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
The report gives a recommended 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.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. A daily wipe is not a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Night and weekend working is normal for us in London, and a site in Hoxton is no exception.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
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Common problems we fix in Hoxton
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 from there it travels on to the fan.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
If you run a café or takeaway near Hoxton station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Comparing quotes
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What paperwork you get at the end
Common questions in Hoxton
Which fire authority looks after Hoxton?
Hoxton is in the area of London Fire Brigade. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can the work in Hoxton be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Hoxton doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Will I get a certificate after the 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 types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
Allow anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. The survey tells us how long your system will need.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hoxton: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records include about 324 pubs, bars and clubs and about 42 hotels and B&Bs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Hoxton. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Hoxton sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Hoxton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Hackney council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Anne with St Columba or elsewhere in Hoxton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. A hospital like St Leonard's Hospital, about within half a mile east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Hoxton is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Sites in Hoxton get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, large and small.
Every address in N1, N1P and EC1V is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on City Road, Noel Road and East Road and nearby roads. With the A1200 and A1208 close by, Hoxton is simple for us to get to at any hour. We also cover the places around Hoxton: Haggerston (1 mile east), Shoreditch (1 mile south-east), Canonbury (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile north) and St Luke's (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, Hoxton has a wide mix of commercial premises, all within our area for kitchen extract cleaning.
Landmarks near Hoxton
Typical jobs here are in premises near Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, Islington Green School and Stag's Head pub. Nearby too are Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile south-east) and Shoreditch Park (under half a mile north-west). Hoxton has its own railway station: Hoxton station. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (within half a mile east) and Montfichet's Tower (1.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
What happens if it’s left?
TR19® isn’t law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is. The responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping extract grease under control. Cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve done it. A building in Hoxton may have flats or offices above and alongside, and a fault in the system can affect them too.
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’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hoxton
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fully insured
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
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.
What the work involves, part by part
Grease filters
A filter that is missing or bent lets grease straight past. We check they fit as they should when we refit them, and flag any that do not.
Extract fan and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to cut noise, and they hold grease. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.