Greater London · DA8
Kitchen extract cleaning in DA8
Kitchen extract, ductwork and ventilation cleaning for commercial kitchens and buildings across DA8, covering Erith, Northumberland Heath and Bexley Riverside. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Places in DA8
- Erith
- Northumberland Heath
- Bexley Riverside
- North End
- Slade Green
- Belvedere
- Lessness Heath
- Barnehurst
- Barnes Cray
Our services across DA8
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
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Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
About kitchen extract cleaning in DA8
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. The work covers plenums and filters, horizontal duct runs and vertical risers, and people most often call us about rancid smells from grease in the duct and a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer.
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- 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.
Pricing in DA8
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, 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.
Near you in Erith
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Cross Keys pub, Wildspace Conservation Park and Erith School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Christ Church (less than half a mile east), Trinity School (0.6 miles north-west) and Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School (within half a mile south). Erith has its own railway station: Erith station. Well-known places in the area include Erith Museum (under half a mile east) and Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Erith includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
Kitchen extract cleaning around DA8
Kitchens across DA8 cook for very different hours, from all-day town-centre sites to part-time hall and school kitchens. The right interval comes from hours of use and grease readings.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites across DA8 do not have to lose a day.
Erith: For kitchens close to Erith station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. A hospital like Erith and District Hospital, about within half a mile south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Why deal with it now?
A clogged extract doesn’t only raise the fire risk. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the fan strains to keep up. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow.
What your quote should include
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Greater London. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
The canopy catches the vapour, and the plenum behind the filters is where it first condenses. We clean both inside and out, including the filter housing.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School kitchens can look lightly used but still need a TR19 clean at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. Holidays make it simple to schedule.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
What affects the quote in DA8
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
DA8 questions
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19 is the benchmark used to show extract grease is under control.
When do you clean the extract?
Out of hours: evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. The equipment is switched off and left to cool, and we hand the kitchen back ready for the next service.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where needed.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in DA8?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.