Greater London · N20
Kitchen extract cleaning in N20
We cover every part of the N20 postcode district, which takes in Oakleigh Park, East Barnet and Totteridge. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Places in N20
- Oakleigh Park
- East Barnet
- Totteridge
- Barnet
- Whetstone
- Friern Barnet
- Woodside Park
- New Barnet
- North Finchley
- Brunswick Park
- Underhill
- Mill Hill
What we do in N20
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- All services
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 send details by email.
Kitchen extract cleaning in N20: how it works
The canopy over the range is only the start of a kitchen extract system. Beyond the filters run the plenum, the ducts and risers, the fan and the point where air leaves the building, and each part collects grease. Our clean follows the air from canopy to discharge, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers extract fans, discharge points and canopies and hoods, and the jobs we see most are a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction.
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- 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, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
What you’ll pay
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- In business since 2009
How to get a quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in N20, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Near you in Oakleigh Park
In Oakleigh Park, that means kitchens and buildings near Queenswell Infant & Nursery School, Finchley Catholic High School and Three Horseshoes pub. You will also find Church of St John (under half a mile north-west), Swan Lane Open Space (under half a mile west), Woodhouse College (1 mile south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Oakleigh Park’s nearest station is Oakleigh Park station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Finchley Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Oakleigh Park include Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning around N20
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across N20 takes in places such as Barnet, Whetstone and Friern Barnet and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for N20, 12 in all, 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 a TR19® certificate and photo report give you a record of the work.
Oakleigh Park: A kitchen near Oakleigh Park station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Oakleigh Park is Finchley Memorial Hospital, about 1.4 miles south.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
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 those sections were never reached. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
What happens if it’s left?
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. 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
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
What affects the quote in N20
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The times the site is available
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The number of sites or systems
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
N20: your questions answered
How much notice do you need?
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.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Can you quote from photos?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
You get both a certificate and a photo report. They belong in the maintenance log, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Many insurers ask for proof of regular cleaning to TR19, and many policies require it. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.