Greater London · EC1N
Kitchen extract cleaning in EC1N
Our technicians cover all of the EC1N postcode district, which takes in Blackfriars and Temple Bar. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Areas within EC1N
Services in EC1N
- Air handling unit cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Every service
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 drop us a line.
About kitchen extract cleaning in EC1N
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Send a few pictures of the canopy and filters when you call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will come back with a fixed price for the work in EC1N, normally within one working day. The work covers plenums and filters, discharge points and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and grease drips onto cooking equipment.
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and send you a fixed quote.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
What affects the price in EC1N
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Every job surveyed first
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Landmarks near Blackfriars
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Black Friar pub, Barts Health Archives and Mercers' School. You will also find St Ann Blackfriars (less than half a mile north-east), St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west), London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles east). Blackfriars has its own railway station: London Blackfriars station. Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (less than half a mile north-east) and St Brides Crypt Museum (less than half a mile north-west). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Bernie Spain Gardens (within half a mile south-west)
Kitchen extract cleaning across EC1N: local notes
Across EC1N, from Blackfriars and Temple Bar outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
EC1N is within the area we cover, which takes in London and the South East. Each job starts with a survey and a fixed quote.
Blackfriars: A kitchen near London Blackfriars station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Ann Blackfriars or anywhere around Blackfriars, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Losing a service isn’t an option for most restaurants and pubs. We work overnight and at weekends where that suits, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. We clean both inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Stick to the cleaning interval on the certificate. BESA guidance links the minimum interval to daily cooking hours, so a change in hours may mean a change in interval, and grease readings will show it.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
What happens if it’s left?
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in EC1N as everywhere else, and a greasy canopy or dripping filters won’t go unnoticed. A clean extract is one less thing to worry about on the day.
What your quote should include
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the price is fixed
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the quote shows VAT
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The size of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
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.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Problems your staff have spotted
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
EC1N questions
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
TR19 isn’t written into law, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in EC1N?
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.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How do you protect the area?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
Short systems are 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’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.