Greater London · Kitchen extract cleaning
Woolwich kitchen extract cleaning
Our technicians work in Woolwich on kitchen extract cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Woolwich
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers vertical risers, plenums and filters and extract fans, and people most often call us about an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and years of baked-on grease in the ducts. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, it’s the job we do every week across Greater London.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Woolwich: 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 work in Woolwich is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Woolwich (SE18, E16, SE7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Most London sites can’t stop for the day, so work in Woolwich is typically done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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What we’re called out for in Woolwich
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. That’s why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Mulgrave Primary School or anywhere near Woolwich, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Before booking anyone
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether they recommend a next date
Woolwich questions
Does London parking affect a job in Woolwich?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Which council inspects kitchens in Woolwich?
In Woolwich, it’s Greenwich council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
Cleans are timed to avoid service. Overnight, weekend and between-service cleans are all possible, so you do not lose a service.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the fan works harder to move less air. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow. Planning ahead in Woolwich lets you pick a quiet night rather than lose a busy one.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Woolwich
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
Managing agents and facilities teams in Woolwich
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Woolwich
Food Standards Agency records list about 192 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 90 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Woolwich. Any of them cooking under a canopy is sending grease into its ductwork every service. London jobs usually start after the last service, with loading and roof access agreed with the building first. Woolwich sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Woolwich is British Hospital for Mothers and Babies, about 0.5 miles west. If you cook for passing trade around Woolwich Dockyard station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Woolwich is about 6 miles south-east of Leyton, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in Woolwich, 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. For sites nearby, see our London page (7 miles or so).
Every address in SE18, E16 and SE7 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Market Street, Woolwich High Street and Beresford Square Market Place, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Close by, we work in Plumstead (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Woolwich
Typical jobs here are in premises near Woolwich Common, Oasis Academy Silvertown and Oasis Academy Silvertown and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Woolwich itself: Woolwich Dockyard station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Artillery Museum (0.5 miles north-east) and British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Woolwich include Gilbert's Pit.
What affects the quote in Woolwich
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The scale of the work
- How easy every part is to reach
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition we find in the survey
Every site is different, 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.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.