Greater London · N7
Kitchen extract cleaning in N7
Our technicians cover all of the N7 postcode district, including Holloway, Nag's Head and Lower Holloway. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Towns and villages in N7
- Holloway
- Nag's Head
- Lower Holloway
- Islington
- Barnsbury
- Upper Holloway
- Tufnell Park
- Dartmouth Park
- Finsbury Park
Cleaning and testing we offer in N7
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Fire damper testing
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Kitchen extract cleaning across N7: what to expect
Think of it as a health check for the kitchen’s airways: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Typical jobs include a system with no record of a TR19 clean and a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history, on horizontal duct runs, discharge points and vertical risers.
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. 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 the area is cleaned down before we leave.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Pricing in N7
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Photo reports with every job
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
What’s near Holloway
Around Holloway, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Coronet pub, Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and St Joseph and St Padarn's Church and the streets around them. You will also find Grafton Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), Whittington Park (0.6 miles north-west), Beacon High (0.6 miles south-west) and Musical Theatre Academy (0.8 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Drayton Park station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brunswick Centre (2.3 miles south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Holloway include St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning around N7
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across N7 takes in places such as Islington, Barnsbury and Holloway and the villages in between. Every place on our N7 list (9 in all) is covered, with cleans booked around trading hours.
Across England, including N7, the responsible person has a legal duty to assess and reduce fire risk, and a TR19® certificate and photo report give you a record of the work.
Holloway: If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Joseph and St Padarn's Church or elsewhere in Holloway, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. A hospital like Royal Northern Hospital, about within half a mile north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. That is part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in N7
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Where the site is and how we reach it
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
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.
Common problems we fix in N7
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, where burning grease can carry a fire along the ducts and into other parts of the building. That is why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in N7
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Grease in an extract is a known fire risk, so many insurers want evidence it’s being cleaned to TR19. Our certificate and photo report give you that evidence.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
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.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
A TR19 certificate and a photo report. The certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report shows before and after pictures, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.