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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in North Kensington
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in North Kensington, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in North Kensington
Any kitchen we clean in North Kensington gets exactly the same specification as everywhere else we work. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. If you have an extract that no longer clears the smoke and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19, we can help. Whether you call it kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning or kitchen duct cleaning, in North Kensington it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and readings afterwards go into your report.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so extract cleaning in North Kensington is typically done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- North Kensington (W10, NW10, W11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extract cleaning in North Kensington: the local picture
The FSA’s data shows about 69 pubs, bars and clubs and about 23 hotels and B&Bs registered in North Kensington and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too. North Kensington is covered by London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Dissenters' Chapel, or anywhere in North Kensington, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. A kitchen near Kensal Green station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Princess Louise Hospital (about less than half a mile south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
North Kensington is about 2 miles north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in North Kensington and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and North Kensington is one of them. For sites nearby, see our London page (6 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of W10, NW10 and W11 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. We cover sites on Peach Road, Barlby Road and Eynham Road and nearby roads. We also cover the places around North Kensington: Kensal Town (1 mile east), Kensal Green (1 mile north-west), Kensal Rise (1 mile north), Notting Dale (1 mile south-east) and White City (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in North Kensington
Around North Kensington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Little Wormwood Scrubs, Maida Vale School and The Eagle pub, among other places. North Kensington’s nearest station is Kensal Green station, about 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Princess Louise Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Culture House (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near North Kensington include Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
Places near North Kensington
What else we do in North Kensington
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
After cleaning, we re-test the same points we measured at the start, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as pictures. Your TR19 certificate is then issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
What happens if it’s left?
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, and that takes more work to shift. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable. In North Kensington, a planned overnight visit is much easier than closing unexpectedly.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- Photo reports with every job
- We are fully insured
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to cut noise, and they hold grease. Where they can be cleaned, they are, and the report notes anything that cannot.
Canopy and plenum
Whether it’s one hood or a long island canopy, every section is cleaned and recorded in the photo report before and after.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
North Kensington: your questions answered
Can you come to North Kensington after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in North Kensington keeps running as normal. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Which council inspects kitchens in North Kensington?
In North Kensington, it’s Kensington and Chelsea council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
The whole system: the canopy, the plenum behind the filters, the filters, horizontal ducts, vertical risers, the fan and the discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
We clean to BESA TR19® Grease as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, with certificates issued through the BESCA portal. Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. Most jobs take a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
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.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: 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.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
How it works
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. In North Kensington, as across London, we typically work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.