Greater London · N14
Kitchen extract cleaning in N14
Our technicians cover all of the N14 postcode district, which takes in Southgate, Osidge and Oakwood. You get a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Areas within N14
- Southgate
- Osidge
- Oakwood
- New Southgate
- Arnos Grove
- Grange Park
- Brunswick Park
- World's End
- Cockfosters
- East Barnet
Our services across N14
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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How kitchen extract cleaning works in N14
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and grease settles in every one of them. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. The work covers horizontal duct runs, extract fans and plenums and filters, and the jobs we see most are an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer.
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
- You send pictures or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
How we quote
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 N14 choose us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Around Southgate
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Salcombe School, Christ Church Southgate Parish Church and Grovelands Park. You will also find The New Crown pub (under half a mile north), Ashmole Academy (less than half a mile north) and Ashmole Primary School (less than half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is New Southgate station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west) and Greentrees Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
Where we work in N14
Kitchens across N14 cook for very different hours, from all-day town-centre sites to part-time hall and school kitchens. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites across N14 do not have to lose a day.
Southgate: For schools such as Ashmole Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Where a hall near Christ Church Southgate Parish Church, or anywhere in Southgate, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Don’t let the canopy gutters overflow
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date is not missed.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A duct that’s holed or coming apart
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
What happens if it’s left?
If your kitchen in N14 is past its cleaning date, it’s worth booking now. It takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one, and we fit around your opening hours. Waiting only adds grease and risk.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- If they look at the system before pricing
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Part by part
Restaurant and pub kitchens
High-heat cooking loads the extract with grease, and measured readings show whether the minimum interval is enough.
Canopy and plenum
Canopies vary from a single hood to long runs over several appliances, each section is cleaned and photographed before and after.
Questions from N14
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before work begins.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. As a guide, it takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
BESA guidance gives minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on daily cooking hours. Heavy frying and grilling can mean shorter intervals, and readings will tell you.
Do you cover N14?
Yes. We work in N14 and across Greater London, within our South East and London area. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.