Greater London · BR2
Kitchen extract cleaning in BR2
Responsible for a building in BR2? We cover Bromley, Shortlands and Southborough and the rest of the district, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Towns and villages in BR2
- Bromley
- Shortlands
- Southborough
- Bromley Common
- Keston
- Nash
- Leaves Green
- Chislehurst
- Plaistow
- Bickley
- Widmore
- Hayes
- Locksbottom
- Petts Wood
- Sundridge
What we do in BR2
- Grease filter exchange
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
How kitchen extract cleaning works in BR2
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. Typical jobs include cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey and a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history, on extract fans, canopies and hoods and plenums and filters.
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
- 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.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
What you will pay
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why businesses in BR2 choose us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fully insured
Get a fixed quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Local landmarks in Bromley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around St Mark's Church of England Primary School, The Richmal Crompton pub and Holy Trinity College Bromley. You’ll also find Bullers Wood School for Boys (1.2 miles east), Church of St Peter and St Paul (less than half a mile north) and Church House Gardens (less than half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Bromley itself: Bromley South station. A little further out are The Mall (less than half a mile east) and Bromley Hospital (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Bromley include Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
Kitchen extracts across BR2
Across BR2, from Bromley, Chislehurst and Plaistow outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Each extract is cleaned to the same TR19® standard, canopy to discharge.
BR2 is within the area we cover, which takes in London and the South East. Every job is surveyed first and quoted at a fixed price.
Bromley: If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Bromley Hospital about within half a mile south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. For schools such as St Mark's Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A duct that’s holed or coming apart
Multi-site and managed buildings
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. Once it cools inside the ductwork, it condenses onto every surface it touches, building a layer that gets thicker with every service. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- A few general shots of the system
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
BR2 questions
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. We’ll tell you how long when we quote.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.