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Kitchen extract cleaning in Wennington, Greater London
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Wennington: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
Common problems we fix in Wennington
The reason for all this is fire. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. For a kitchen in Wennington, keeping that fuel under control is part of the fire risk assessment.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Wennington is St George's Hospital, about 2.8 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Kitchen duct cleaning in Wennington
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 hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. The work covers canopies and hoods, horizontal duct runs and extract fans, and people most often call us about an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19 and an inspection that picked up a dirty extract. Whether you call it kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning or kitchen duct cleaning, in Wennington it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: 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 Wennington, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Wennington (RM13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
Any section without access is marked on the report. That’s part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The postcode and the type of business
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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. We typically come back within one working day.
Why act early in Wennington
Every week without a clean adds another layer. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Heavy build-up takes longer to remove than regular cleans. London sites work long hours, and the longer a job is left, the bigger it gets.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Photo reports with every job
- Full insurance on every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Wennington
The FSA’s data shows about 6 pubs and bars registered in and around Wennington, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Wennington is London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Food hygiene inspections in Wennington are the job of Havering council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary and St Peter's Church, or anywhere in Wennington, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. School kitchens, at schools like Brady Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Wennington is about 4 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in Wennington, kitchen extract cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in London, around 14 miles away.
We cover every part of RM13 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Close by, we work in Aveley (1 mile east), Hacton (2 miles north), South Ockendon (3 miles east), Upminster Bridge (4 miles north) and Hornchurch (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles north-west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Wennington
In Wennington, that means kitchens and buildings near Lennard Arms Inn, Wildspace Conservation Park and Harris Academy Rainham, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Essex) station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. A little further out are St George's Hospital (2.8 miles north) and Erith Museum (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wennington include Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Loading bays, visitor permits and roof access are the first things we ask about for a site in Wennington.
- We survey the system first, from your pictures and details or on a site visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Common questions in Wennington
How do you handle parking and loading in Wennington?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Wennington during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. The FSA’s register shows about 8 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Wennington. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
Out of hours: evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. We need the equipment cool, and we leave the kitchen ready to cook.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Grease in an extract is a known fire risk, so many insurers want evidence it’s being cleaned to TR19. Our certificate and photo report give you that evidence.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.