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Kitchen extraction cleaning in Selhurst
Kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Selhurst. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Selhurst
Across Selhurst, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. If you have a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate and a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer, we can put it right, from vertical risers, discharge points and extract fans onwards. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Selhurst? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: grease readings at set points tell us where the heaviest deposits are, and readings afterwards go into your report.
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 Selhurst, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Selhurst (SE25, SE20, CR0)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Selhurst
Leaving the clean until the next refit does not make the grease go away. Fat that was soft and easy to remove hardens with heat and time, which is slower to clean. Regular cleans keep each visit shorter. For a site in Selhurst, fitting the work in overnight now is far easier than closing at short notice later.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Selhurst
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in Selhurst saves time on the night.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before work begins.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Move anything stored near the system
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Grease, kitchens and Selhurst
Food Standards Agency records list about 238 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 182 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Selhurst. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. Fire safety in Selhurst falls to London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading is not affected.
If you cook for passing trade around Norwood Junction station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Croydon University Hospital is the nearest hospital to Selhurst, about 1.7 miles south-west.
Selhurst is about 5 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. From the centre of Selhurst to the outskirts, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in London, around 7 miles away.
Here we cover the SE25, SE20 and CR0 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Whether your site is on Park Road, Court Road and Dixon Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Selhurst sits on or near the A213, so getting to you is simple for kitchen extract cleaning. Other places close to Selhurst include South Norwood (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile south), Ashburton (1 mile south), Elmers End (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Around Selhurst
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Harris Academy South Norwood, South Norwood Recreation Ground and The Albion pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Selhurst itself: Norwood Junction station. Well-known places in the area include Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Selhurst include Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
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Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Selhurst
We often find duct sections that haven’t been cleaned since they were installed. The usual reason is a lack of access panels, so nobody could get to them. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mark or elsewhere in Selhurst, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Before booking anyone
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Part by part
Ductwork and risers
Long flat runs of duct are where grease collects. Each run is cleaned through its access panels, recording any that cannot be reached.
Canopy and plenum
The canopy catches the vapour, and the plenum behind the filters is where it first condenses. Both are scraped and degreased inside and out, including the filter housing.
Questions from Selhurst
Which fire service covers Selhurst?
London Fire Brigade is the fire and rescue service for Selhurst. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can parking be tricky for a job in Selhurst?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Selhurst, and about any building rules on loading. If the building has a loading slot system, we will book into it.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
When do you clean the extract?
We work around your hours. Overnight, weekend and between-service cleans are all possible and the kitchen is ready to cook when we leave.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19 isn’t written into law, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we typically come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Wash or exchange the filters often
Any section without access is marked on the report. 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.