Greater London · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Paddington
Kitchen extract cleaning for Paddington and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
Kitchen extract cleaning in Paddington, done properly
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Send a few pictures of the canopy and filters when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll come back with a fixed price for the work in Paddington, normally within one working day. If you are dealing with an extract that no longer clears the smoke and proof of cleaning requested by an insurer, we can put it right. Kitchens in Paddington book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. We handle the clean and the paperwork in one visit.
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 the same readings after the clean show the result.
In a London area like Paddington, 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, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Paddington (W2, W1H, W1U)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Paddington
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Travel, parking and unloading
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Paddington: the local picture
The FSA’s data shows about 72 pubs and bars and about 180 hotels and B&Bs registered in Paddington and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Paddington sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Food hygiene inspections in Paddington are the job of Westminster council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run a café or takeaway near London Paddington station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Maida Vale Hospital for Nervous Diseases about 0.7 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Paddington is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the W2 postcode area, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Paddington among them.
Here we cover the W2, W1H and W1U postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Harrow Road, Craven Road and Harbet Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Being close to the A5 and A40, Paddington is easy for our technicians to reach for kitchen extract cleaning. If your site is just outside Paddington, we cover Paddington Green (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east), Connaught Village (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile south-east) and Little Venice (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
Near you in Paddington
Typical jobs here are in premises near Royal Society of Medicine Library, Fountains Abbey pub and Royal Parks of London, among other places. Also close by are North Westminster Community School (within half a mile north-east) and Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (less than half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Paddington itself: London Paddington station. Nearby you’ll also find Harrods (1.3 miles south) and London Toy & Model Museum (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Paddington includes Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Paddington
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Frying, grilling and roasting send far more fat into the canopy than steaming or boiling, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St John the Evangelist or elsewhere in Paddington, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Before booking anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Proof of insurance
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning will not do:
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Keep the baffle filters clean
The kitchen is left clean and ready for the next service. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, so you can start cooking as normal.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. 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.
What happens if it’s left?
An overdue clean in Paddington is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. The job takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits, and we fit around your opening hours. Waiting only adds grease and risk. In Paddington, a planned overnight visit is much easier than closing unexpectedly.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
What you get with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A fixed price before any work starts
Also near Paddington
Other services in Paddington
Paddington questions
Do you work overnight in Paddington?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Can school kitchens in Paddington be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 76 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Paddington. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Do you work in Paddington?
Yes. We work in Paddington and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
Every clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. They belong in the maintenance log so they’re to hand when an insurer asks.
The process
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Paddington.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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 we can price many jobs without a visit.