City of London · EC4V
Kitchen extract cleaning in EC4V
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across EC4V, from City of London and Bankside. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Towns and villages in EC4V
What we do in EC4V
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Kitchen extract cleaning across EC4V: what to expect
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with pictures of the canopy and filters, and you will have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in EC4V, typically within one working day. Common call-outs are for a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer, across discharge points, vertical risers and extract fans.
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- 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.
What you’ll pay
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
How to get a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
What’s near City of London
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Fashion Retail Academy, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barts Health Archives and the streets around them. Also close by are Golden Fleece pub (under half a mile south), St Alphage Garden (less than half a mile north), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east). City of London has its own railway station: London Cannon Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles south-west) and London Mithraeum (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near City of London include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Places of worship nearby include St Olave Old Jewry (less than half a mile east)
Kitchen extract cleaning across EC4V: local notes
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across EC4V takes in places such as Bankside and the villages in between. Every place on our EC4V list (2 in all) is covered, with cleans booked around trading hours.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites in EC4V can keep trading.
City of London: Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; London Bridge Hospital is the nearest hospital to City of London, about 0.6 miles south-east. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Fashion Retail Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What happens if it’s left?
Leaving the clean until the next refit does not make the grease go away. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, which is slower to clean. Regular cleans keep each visit shorter.
What your quote should include
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Proof of insurance
When it’s something else
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
- An undersized canopy or fan
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
Hours of cooking are the biggest factor. BESA guidance sets minimum cleaning intervals of every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours, and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings can show a kitchen needs cleaning sooner.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in EC4V and across City of London. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
After cleaning, we re-test the same points we measured at the start, giving you before and after readings alongside the photos. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. A daily wipe is not a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
Questions from EC4V
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
When the kitchen is closed, at whatever time suits you. The equipment is switched off and left to cool, and we hand the kitchen back ready for the next service.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19 is the benchmark used to show extract grease is under control.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What do I get after the clean?
You get both a certificate and a photo report. Keep them in the maintenance log with the fire risk assessment so they’re to hand when an insurer asks.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
The whole system: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.