Greater London · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Wood Green, Greater London
Kitchen extract cleaning in Wood Green from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Grease smells coming from the extract
Kitchen duct cleaning in Wood Green
Across Wood Green, 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. The work covers extract fans, horizontal duct runs and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are missing paperwork after a change of operator and rancid smells from grease in the duct. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: grease readings at set points tell us where the heaviest deposits are, and the same readings after the clean show the result.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so work in Wood Green is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
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’re fully insured.
- Location
- Wood Green (N22, N8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
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.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning 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, and that’s where we come in.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Why deal with it now?
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, which in a kitchen includes the grease in the extract. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. A building in Wood Green may have flats or offices above and alongside, and a fault in the system can affect them too.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Wood Green?
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, where burning grease can carry a fire along the ducts and into other parts of the building. That’s why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Grease smells coming from the extract
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Michael's CofE Primary School or anywhere near Wood Green, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the price is fixed
- Proof of insurance
- How they set the interval to the next visit
What affects the quote in Wood Green
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The size of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, 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.
Questions from Wood Green
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Wood Green?
It’s London Fire Brigade, which covers Wood Green. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What do you need to know about parking in Wood Green?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Much of our London work is done overnight, which helps.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Do you work in Wood Green?
Yes. Wood Green is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
Everything from canopy to discharge: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Anything we cannot reach is recorded on the report.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before any work starts.
How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Night and weekend working is normal for us in London, and a site in Wood Green is no exception.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
Grease, kitchens and Wood Green
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 418 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 145 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Wood Green. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. In Wood Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Haringey council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Fire safety in Wood Green falls to London Fire Brigade. 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.
If you cook for passing trade around Alexandra Palace station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere in Wood Green, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Wood Green is about 3 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of Wood Green or further out, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, large and small. There’s also a page for London, about 7 miles away.
All of N22 and N8 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Vincent Square, Station Road and Gathorne Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Main roads around Wood Green include the B151, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. Other places close to Wood Green include Noel Park (1 mile south-east), Turnpike Lane (1 mile south), Hornsey (1 mile south-west), Crouch End (1 mile south-west) and Stroud Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
What’s near Wood Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around St Thomas More Catholic School, Woodside Park and The Nag's Head pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Alexandra Palace station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broomfield House Museum (1.3 miles north) and The Mall Wood Green (less than half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Railway Fields and Highgate Hill.