Greater London · Kitchen extract cleaning
South Bermondsey kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning for South Bermondsey and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in South Bermondsey
The ducts are where most of the grease hides. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Anything out of reach is noted in the report, and new panels can be fitted. The work covers vertical risers, horizontal duct runs and extract fans, and people most often call us about a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction and a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, in South Bermondsey it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
Most kitchens in South Bermondsey fall into one of BESA’s three bands: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and yearly for light use, with grease readings setting the real interval.
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 South Bermondsey, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- South Bermondsey (SE16, SE15, SE1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
Any section without access is marked on the report. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
When to call us in South Bermondsey
A kitchen in South Bermondsey builds up grease in the same places as any other: long horizontal runs, bends, the base of risers and around the fan. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Augustine or anywhere around South Bermondsey, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
South Bermondsey kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 108 pubs, bars and clubs and about 11 hotels and B&Bs in South Bermondsey 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. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service. South Bermondsey is covered by 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 Ilderton Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like New Cross Hospital about 0.6 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Sites in South Bermondsey get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and South Bermondsey is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: SE16, SE15 and SE1. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Tenda Road, Rolls Road and Simms Road or a nearby road, we can help. You will find South Bermondsey on the A2208, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. We also cover the places around South Bermondsey: Surrey Canal (1 mile east), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Bermondsey (1 mile north-west), Peckham (1 mile south) and Rotherhithe (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Around South Bermondsey
Around South Bermondsey, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Kentish Drovers Public House, Paterson Park and City of London Academy. South Bermondsey has its own railway station: South Bermondsey station. Well-known places in the area include New Cross Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around South Bermondsey includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Greater London. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in South Bermondsey
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How many systems or sites are involved
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any previous report or certificate
- A few general shots of the system
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Why it’s worth doing now in South Bermondsey
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. London sites work long hours, and the longer a job is left, the bigger it gets.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in South Bermondsey
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We are fully insured
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
FAQs for South Bermondsey
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for South Bermondsey?
South Bermondsey is in the area of London Fire Brigade. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you come to South Bermondsey after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in South Bermondsey does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. Most jobs take as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
What information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
What do I get after the clean?
You receive a TR19 certificate and a photo report. The certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report includes before and after pictures, grease readings and the recommended next clean date.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
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How it works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Most London sites cannot stop for the day, so work in South Bermondsey is normally done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line 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 will typically have a quote within one working day.