Greater London · Kitchen extract cleaning
Lewisham kitchen extract cleaning
Professional kitchen extract cleaning in and around Lewisham, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Lewisham
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Beyond the filters run the plenum, the ducts and risers, the fan and the point where air leaves the building, and each part collects grease. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. If you have grease smells coming from the extract and proof of cleaning requested by an insurer, we can put it right. Most calls from Lewisham come after an insurer, an EHO or a fire officer asks to see the last TR19 certificate. Either way, the answer is the same: a proper clean and the paperwork to match.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Lewisham: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
In a London area like Lewisham, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, which is why keeping it clean to TR19® matters.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Lewisham (SE13, SE8, SE6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Lewisham?
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
If you cook for passing trade around Lewisham station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price is fixed
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
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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 one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. In a London area like Lewisham, parking, loading and building access are planned before the day of the work.
- 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.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Lewisham
TR19® is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, which in a kitchen includes the grease in the extract. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. Every month a London system goes without attention adds to what has to be done later.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why Lewisham businesses choose us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
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Kitchen extract cleaning around Lewisham
There are about 403 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 186 takeaways in and around Lewisham, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of them cooking under a canopy is sending grease into its ductwork every service. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too. The fire and rescue service for Lewisham is London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like St Saviour's Catholic Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Stephen's Church or elsewhere in Lewisham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Lewisham is about 3 miles west of Eltham, in Greater London. Lewisham gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Lewisham is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for commercial clients.
All of SE13, SE8 and SE6 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Station Road, Lewisham High Street and Lewis Grove, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Lewisham is on the B220, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Close by, we work in Ladywell (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile north-west), Hither Green (1 mile south-east), Blackheath (1 mile north-east) and Lee (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Lewisham
Typical jobs here are in premises near St Joseph's Academy, Ladywell Fields and The Watch House and the streets around them. Lewisham has its own railway station: Lewisham station. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (1.2 miles north) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve.
What affects the quote in Lewisham
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
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 go through it with you.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
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.
Lewisham: your questions answered
Can you come to Lewisham after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Lewisham needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How do you handle parking and loading in Lewisham?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Lewisham, and about any building rules on loading. Working overnight, as we often do in London, usually makes it simpler.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
It takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we’ll quote them together.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
The legal duty sits in the Fire Safety Order 2005 rather than in TR19 itself. TR19 is the industry benchmark for meeting that duty in a kitchen extract, and many insurers ask for proof of it.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Extract grease is fuel for a kitchen fire, which is why many insurers require TR19 cleaning. Each clean gives you a certificate and photo report to show them.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, our work sits within an independently audited scheme. We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 too, and we are fully insured.