Greater London · NW11
Kitchen extract cleaning in NW11
Responsible for a building in NW11? We cover Temple Fortune, Golders Green and Hampstead Garden Suburb and the rest of the district, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Places in NW11
- Temple Fortune
- Golders Green
- Hampstead Garden Suburb
- Hampstead
- Finchley
- East Finchley
- Hendon
- The Burroughs
- Brent Cross
- Childs Hill
- North End
Cleaning and testing we offer in NW11
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Our kitchen extract cleaning service in NW11
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and are fully insured. The work covers horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and extract fans, and the jobs we see most are a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history and heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs.
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
- We survey the system first, from your pictures and details or on a site visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
How we quote
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will talk you through it.
Why businesses in NW11 choose us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Trading since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Local landmarks in Temple Fortune
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Garden Suburb Infant School, The Henrietta Barnett School and Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church. Also close by are The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east) and Princes Park (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Temple Fortune is Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east) and Jewish Museum - Finchley (1 mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning across NW11: local notes
Kitchens across NW11 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.
London and the South East cover everything from city basements to rural kitchens. The same TR19® standard applies to all of them, in NW11 and beyond.
Temple Fortune: Historic houses near Temple Fortune, such as Heath Hall about 1.3 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Church and community hall kitchens, near Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church or anywhere around Temple Fortune, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How many systems or sites are involved
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Why it fails
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Frying, grilling and roasting send far more fat into the canopy than steaming or boiling, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
Why deal with it now?
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. Fat that was soft and easy to remove hardens with heat and time, which is slower to clean. Regular cleans keep each visit shorter.
What your quote should include
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- How VAT is shown on the quote
For landlords and multi-site operators
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Questions from NW11
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
Strictly, the legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, not from TR19. In practice, TR19 is how kitchens show they’re managing grease, and many insurers ask for proof of it.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
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.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
The minimum is set by BESA guidance on daily use, from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Heavy frying and grilling can mean shorter intervals, which grease thickness testing will show.