Greater London · N5
Kitchen extract cleaning in N5
We cover every part of the N5 postcode district, which takes in Highbury, Lower Holloway and Newington Green. You get a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Places in N5
What we do in N5
- Grease filter exchange
- Fire damper testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
How kitchen extract cleaning works in N5
We’ve been trading since 2009, cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East and London. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and canopies and hoods, and common reasons people get in touch are grease dripping from the canopy or filters and extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit.
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
How we quote
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What you get with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
- Trading since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Near you in Highbury
In Highbury, that means kitchens and buildings near Christ Church, Highbury Fields and City of London Academy Highbury Grove and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Musical Theatre Academy (0.5 miles south-west), The Snooty Fox pub (under half a mile south-east) and Highbury Quadrant Primary School (under half a mile north-east). Highbury has its own railway station: Canonbury station. Nearby you will also find Arsenal Football Club Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Gillespie Park and Dartmouth Park Hill.
Where we work in N5
From Highbury, Lower Holloway and Newington Green to its smaller places, N5 has kitchens of every size. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
London and the South East cover everything from city basements to rural kitchens. Wherever the site is in N5, the work is done to the same TR19® standard.
Highbury: School kitchens, at schools like Highbury Quadrant Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Christ Church or elsewhere in Highbury, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
Every clean ends with a photo report. Before and after photos 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.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, which slows build-up further down the system.
Why act early?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky and the fan strains to keep up. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What hours they’ll be on site
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A canopy that’s too small or a system that was badly designed
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
Common problems we fix in N5
The reason for all this is fire. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. For a kitchen in N5, keeping that fuel under control is part of the fire risk assessment.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- How big the system is
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition of the system
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
N5: your questions answered
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.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
You get both a certificate and a photo report. Keep them in the maintenance log with the fire risk assessment, ready for your insurer or an inspection.
Is N5 in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes N5.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, our work sits within an independently audited scheme. We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 too, and we’re fully insured.
How long will the clean take?
Short systems are done in a few hours, while long runs and tall risers take longer and may need more than one visit. We will tell you how long when we quote.