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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Petersham
Our technicians work in Petersham on TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Petersham
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with pictures of the canopy and filters, and we will come back with a fixed price for the work in Petersham, normally within one working day. The work covers discharge points, canopies and hoods and horizontal duct runs, and people most often call us about a kitchen taken over without any extract records and a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer. Most calls from Petersham 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.
A clean in Petersham 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, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. In Petersham, 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 pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Petersham (TW10, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Petersham
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Questions from Petersham
Does London parking affect a job in Petersham?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. Much of our London work is done overnight, which helps.
Can school kitchens in Petersham be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. The FSA’s register shows about 13 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Petersham. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
What accreditations do you hold?
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.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
What do I get after the clean?
A TR19 certificate, plus a full photo report. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
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.
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Nearby places to Petersham
What else we do in Petersham
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Petersham?
A lot of duct grease gets there because the filters let it through. Damaged, missing or overloaded filters let grease straight past, and from there it travels on to the fan.
Look out for any of the following:
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
Bursars and site managers at schools such as The Russell Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Why deal with it now?
Leaving the clean until the next refit doesn’t make the grease go away. 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 Petersham, as across London, ductwork often passes through shared risers and other people’s space.
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, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Petersham businesses choose us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fully insured
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. In Petersham, as across London, we normally work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- We survey the system first, from your pictures and details or on a site visit.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before any work starts.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings and photos are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
After cleaning, we re-test the same points we measured at the start, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as photos. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. A daily wipe isn’t a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
Petersham kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 224 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 21 sandwich bars and takeaways in Petersham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Every kitchen in that count with a canopy has a full extract system, canopy to discharge, to keep clear of grease. The fire and rescue service for Petersham 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. In London, kitchens are usually cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Peter's Church or elsewhere in Petersham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. A kitchen near St Margarets (London) station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Petersham is about 1 mile south of Richmond, in Greater London. For kitchen extract cleaning in and around Petersham, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Our area covers London and the South East, including Petersham. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Kitchen extract cleaning in TW10 and TW1 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on Sandy Lane, River Lane and Arosa Road and nearby roads. We also cover Richmond (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile south), Eel Pie Island (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-west) and Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Petersham
In Petersham, that means kitchens and buildings near St Catherine's School, Grey Court School and Marble Hill Park. For rail, the closest station is St Margarets (London) station, about 0.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Bentall Centre (2.4 miles south) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.