Greater London · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Plumstead
Need kitchen extract cleaning in Plumstead? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Plumstead
We’ve been trading since 2009, cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East and London. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. Typical jobs include a system with no record of a TR19 clean and rancid smells from grease in the duct, across plenums and filters, extract fans and canopies and hoods. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Plumstead? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
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. In Plumstead, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Plumstead (SE18, SE28, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Grease filters
Between TR19 cleans, filters still need regular cleaning and we offer a filter exchange service for that. Keeping them clean helps the rest of the system stay cleaner.
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Also near Plumstead
What else we do in Plumstead
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Plumstead
Grease filters are the first line of defence, and they’re often the weak point. 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.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St John's Church, or anywhere in Plumstead, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- How VAT is shown on the quote
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A broken extract fan that will not run
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
Plumstead questions
Can parking be tricky for a job in Plumstead?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit usually gets round them.
Which environmental health team covers Plumstead?
That is Greenwich council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Plumstead. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.
How long will the clean take?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, while long runs and tall risers take longer and may need more than one visit. Your quote says how long to expect.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
We clean to BESA TR19® Grease as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, with certificates issued through the BESCA portal. We have been trading since 2009.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
Yes, a TR19 certificate, along with a photo report. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
What affects the quote in Plumstead
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition we find in the survey
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Kitchen extracts in Plumstead
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 167 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 87 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Plumstead. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too. Plumstead sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
School kitchens, at schools like South Rise Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A kitchen near Plumstead station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Plumstead is about 8 miles east of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE18, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites. Plumstead is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. London is in our area too, around 8 miles away.
We cover every part of SE18, SE28 and E16 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Moy Lane, Love Lane and Tuam Road, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. You’ll find Plumstead on the A206, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. We also cover the places around Plumstead: Woolwich (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile south-east), Charlton (2 miles west) and New Charlton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Plumstead
Around Plumstead, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, Plumstead Manor School and Plumstead Common. Plumstead has its own railway station: Plumstead station. Nearby you’ll also find British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (1.3 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Plumstead includes Gilbert's Pit.
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
You get a photo report after every clean. Before and after photos show each part of the system, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the kitchen extract cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Night and weekend working is normal for us in London, and a site in Plumstead is no exception.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- 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.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.