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Kitchen extract cleaning in EC1P
Responsible for a building in EC1P? Our technicians cover Farringdon and Smithfield and every street in between, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Places in EC1P
What we do in EC1P
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Fire damper testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Kitchen extract cleaning in EC1P: how it works
Across EC1P, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. We survey first and take grease readings, then clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. The work covers horizontal duct runs, extract fans and discharge points, and people most often call us about proof of cleaning requested by an insurer and missing paperwork after a change of operator.
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one, and we clear up before we go.
- We survey the system first, from your pictures and details or on a site visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
How we quote
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Full insurance on every job
- A written report with photos after each visit
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every job surveyed first
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us 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. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
What’s near Farringdon
Around Farringdon, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St John Clerkenwell, Charterhouse Square School and Barbican Conservatory. You’ll also find St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north), The Castle Public House (within half a mile south-west), St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south-east) and Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Farringdon itself: Farringdon station. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of the Order of St John (within half a mile north-east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
Kitchen extract cleaning across EC1P: local notes
In EC1P, we work in places such as Farringdon and Smithfield and well beyond. Every place on our EC1P list (2 in all) is covered, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
In England, the Fire Safety Order puts the duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and each certificate and photo report is a record you can keep in your log book.
Farringdon: A hospital like Finsbury Health Centre, about within half a mile north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Charterhouse Square School or anywhere near Farringdon, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
You get a photo report after every clean. Before and after pictures show each part of the system, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. Drips, odours and fan noise often mean grease is building, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Why it fails
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so nobody could get to them. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
What happens if it’s left?
If your kitchen in EC1P is past its cleaning date, it’s worth booking now. The job takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits, and we work evenings, overnight and weekends so you don’t lose a service. Every extra month adds grease.
Comparing quotes
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Greater London. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Common questions in EC1P
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites 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. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
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 long will the 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. Your quote says how long to expect.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
All of it, from the canopy through to the discharge. Where there are not enough access panels to reach a section, it’s recorded, and we can fit new ones.
Which sectors do you work in?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.