Greater London · E5
Kitchen extract cleaning in E5
Running a kitchen in E5? Our technicians cover Homerton, Lower Clapton and Clapton and every street in between, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Areas within E5
- Homerton
- Lower Clapton
- Clapton
- Lea Bridge
- Hackney Marshes
- West Hackney
- Hackney
- Shacklewell
- Stamford Hill
- Upper Clapton
What we do in E5
- Extract fan cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
How kitchen extract cleaning works in E5
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 extract fans, canopies and hoods and plenums and filters, and people most often call us about rancid smells from grease in the duct and an inspection that picked up a dirty extract.
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from 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.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Pricing in E5
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why businesses in E5 choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Near you in Homerton
In Homerton, that means kitchens and buildings near The City Academy, Newcome's School and United Reformed Church, among other places. Also close by are Millfields Park (0.6 miles north), The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south) and Rushmore Primary School (within half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Homerton itself: Homerton station. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3.3 miles south) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
Kitchen extracts across E5
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across E5 takes in places such as Homerton, West Hackney and Hackney and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for E5, 10 in all, with cleans booked around trading hours.
In England, the Fire Safety Order puts the duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and a TR19® certificate and photo report give you a record of the work.
Homerton: Term dates shape school work: for a school like Rushmore Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near United Reformed Church or elsewhere in Homerton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
Every clean ends with a photo report. It shows the system before and after, part by part, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
What happens if it’s left?
A clogged extract does not only raise the fire risk. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky and the fan strains to keep up. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next.
What your quote should include
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
We often find duct sections that haven’t been cleaned since they were installed. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so nobody could get to them. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
What affects the quote in E5
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Common questions in E5
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
A TR19 certificate, plus a full photo report. It records what was cleaned, what wasn’t accessible and the recommended next clean date.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
The whole system: the canopy, the plenum behind the filters, the filters, horizontal ducts, vertical risers, the fan and the discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.