Greater London · BR6
Kitchen extract cleaning in BR6
Kitchen extract, ductwork and ventilation cleaning for commercial kitchens and buildings across BR6, from Broom Hill, Crofton and Locksbottom. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Where we work in BR6
- Broom Hill
- Crofton
- Locksbottom
- Goddington
- Farnborough
- Green Street Green
- Downe
- Pratt's Bottom
- Well Hill
- Maypole
- Farthing Street
- Chelsfield
- Bopeep
- Luxted
- Orpington
- Bromley
- St Mary Cray
- Biggin Hill
- Poverest
- Derry Downs
- Petts Wood
Cleaning and testing we offer in BR6
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Kitchen extract cleaning across BR6: what to expect
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. The sign-off is a TR19 certificate with a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers horizontal duct runs, discharge points and canopies and hoods, and the jobs we see most are a kitchen taken over without any extract records and a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate.
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Pricing in BR6
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We diagnose before we treat
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We are fully insured
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Near you in Broom Hill
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Church of All Saints, The Priory School and Harris Academy Orpington and the streets around them. Nearby too are Jubilee Country Park (1.8 miles north-west), Perry Hall Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and The Cricketers pub (under half a mile north-east). Broom Hill’s nearest station is Orpington station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (3.8 miles north-west) and Orpington Hospital (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Broom Hill include Summer Hill and The Warren.
Kitchen extracts across BR6
In BR6, a busy kitchen in a place such as Orpington, Bromley and St Mary Cray and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites across BR6 don’t have to lose a day.
Broom Hill: Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Orpington Hospital (about 1.3 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Where a hall near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Broom Hill, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. That’s part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, which slows build-up further down the system.
What happens if it’s left?
If there’s a fire and the extract hasn’t been cleaned, the paperwork becomes the problem. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and may reduce or refuse a claim without it. A certificate in the file answers that question.
What your quote should include
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What paperwork you get at the end
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Even a kitchen that cooks only a few hours a day needs cleaning at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. School holidays are an easy time to do it.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum is out of sight behind the filters, so it’s easy to forget. We take the filters out and clean the plenum and housing thoroughly.
What we are called out for in BR6
Grease filters are the first line of defence, and they’re often the weak point. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and it does not stop until it reaches the fan.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- An undersized canopy or fan
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in BR6
What accreditations do you hold?
Our work is to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, and certificates go through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
Every clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. They belong in the maintenance log so they’re to hand when an insurer asks.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we will normally reply within one working day.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.