Greater London · Kitchen extract cleaning
West Hampstead kitchen extract cleaning
Our technicians work in West Hampstead on kitchen extract cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Grease smells coming from the extract
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Kitchen extract cleaning in West Hampstead
We have been trading since 2009, cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East and London. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. If you have a kitchen taken over without any extract records and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction, we can put it right, from horizontal duct runs, discharge points and vertical risers onwards. Kitchens in West Hampstead book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. We handle the clean and the paperwork in one visit.
We clean every reachable part of the system in West Hampstead: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can be reached.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so extract cleaning in West Hampstead is typically done overnight, after the last service. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
Duct Doctor has 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 are fully insured.
- Location
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. We clean both inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
Grease filters
Filters need cleaning far more often than the duct, and a filter exchange service can take that off your hands. Keeping them clean helps the rest of the system stay cleaner.
Nearby places to West Hampstead
What else we do in West Hampstead
West Hampstead kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 445 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 130 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of West Hampstead. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too. It’s Camden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in West Hampstead. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew or elsewhere in West Hampstead, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as New End Hospital (about 0.5 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Emmanuel Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From the centre of West Hampstead to the outskirts, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 764 places across Greater London, large and small. For sites nearby, see our London page (6 miles or so).
Every address in NW3, NW6 and NW2 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road and nearby roads. West Hampstead is on the A502, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. We also cover the places around West Hampstead: Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Hampstead
Around West Hampstead, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near South Hampstead High School, Holly Bush pub and Kilburn Grange Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in West Hampstead itself: Finchley Road & Frognal station. Well-known places in the area include Isokon Gallery (1.2 miles east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near West Hampstead include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Night and weekend working is normal for us in London, and a site in West Hampstead is no exception.
- 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 work begins.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
Why act early in West Hampstead
Leaving the clean until the next refit doesn’t 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. It’s better booked as a planned job in West Hampstead than handled as an emergency.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in West Hampstead
- Photo reports with every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We’re fully insured
- In business since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in West Hampstead
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
FAQs for West Hampstead
Which council inspects kitchens in West Hampstead?
The local authority for West Hampstead is Camden council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in West Hampstead?
London Fire Brigade is the fire and rescue service for West Hampstead. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in West Hampstead?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19 is the benchmark used to show extract grease is under control.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date isn’t missed.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. A daily wipe is not a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
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, which is where we come in.