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Kitchen extraction cleaning in West Hendon
Kitchen extract cleaning for West Hendon, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
What happens if it’s left?
If there’s a fire and the extract hasn’t been cleaned, the paperwork becomes the problem. Many policies require cleaning to TR19, and an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof. A current certificate is far easier to produce than an explanation. Every month a London system goes without attention adds to what has to be done later.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Every visit written up, with pictures
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Kitchen extract cleaning in West Hendon, done properly
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and each part collects grease. Our clean follows the air from canopy to discharge, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. If you are dealing with an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction, we can help. When a restaurant in West Hendon asks for duct cleaning, it’s nearly always the kitchen extract they mean, and that’s exactly what we do: canopy to fan, to TR19® Grease.
Most kitchens in West Hendon fall into one of BESA’s three bands: every 3 months for 12–16 hours, every 6 months for 6–12 hours and every 12 months for 2–6 hours, adjusted by what the grease readings show.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in West Hendon is normally done overnight, after the last service. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- West Hendon (NW9, NW4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Before any visit in West Hendon, we agree where the van can stop and how equipment reaches the system.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
West Hendon questions
Do you work at weekends in West Hendon?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in West Hendon in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 39 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of West Hendon. You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the dates the site is empty.
What’s 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.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Allow as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
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What a clean will not put right
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- An undersized canopy or fan
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
Grease, kitchens and West Hendon
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 178 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 120 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of West Hendon. Any of them cooking under a canopy is sending grease into its ductwork every service. London Fire Brigade covers West Hendon. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. In London, kitchens are normally cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Andrew's Hospital about 1.5 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Term dates shape school work: for a school like The Hyde School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
West Hendon is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. For kitchen extract cleaning in and around West Hendon, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Our area covers London and the South East, including West Hendon. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our London page covers sites nearby (9 miles or so).
Work in NW9 and NW4 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. West Hendon is on the A5, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include The Hyde (1 mile south), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Near you in West Hendon
In West Hendon, that means kitchens and buildings near Woodfield School, Moon Under Water pub and Brampton College and the streets around them. West Hendon has its own railway station: Hendon station. Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles east) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1 mile north-east). Not far away are Masons Field and Parliament Hill.
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
Whether it’s one hood or a long island canopy, every section is cleaned and recorded in the photo report before and after.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Institutional kitchens tend to cook to set hours, so cleans can be planned for holidays or quiet times. The certificate goes straight into the site’s maintenance records.
When to call us in West Hendon
How fast grease builds up depends mostly on how long the kitchen cooks each day. Under BESA guidance, heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means a clean at least every 3 months, moderate use every 6 months and light use every 12. They are minimums: measured grease levels set the real interval.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Matthias the Apostle church or anywhere around West Hendon, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether VAT is included
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Keeping the system healthy
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Keep grease collection points emptied
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. File it with the fire risk assessment and the maintenance log so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Book the next clean before the last one runs out. If the kitchen starts cooking longer hours, the interval should be looked at again, and grease readings will show it.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.