Greater London · NW2
Kitchen extract cleaning in NW2
Running a kitchen in NW2? We cover Cricklewood, Childs Hill and Dollis Hill and the rest of the district, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Where we work in NW2
- Cricklewood
- Childs Hill
- Dollis Hill
- Staples Corner
- West Hampstead
- Neasden
- Hendon
- Church End
- Willesden
- Fortune Green
- Brondesbury
- Brent Cross
- Golders Green
- Brent Park
- Willesden Green
What we do in NW2
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Every service
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 email photos.
About kitchen extract cleaning in NW2
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Beyond the filters run the plenum, the ducts and risers, the fan and the point where air leaves the building, and grease settles in every one of them. Our clean follows the air from canopy to discharge, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Common call-outs are for grease drips onto cooking equipment and missing paperwork after a change of operator, on extract fans, plenums and filters and discharge points.
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
What affects the price in NW2
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Trading since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Near you in Cricklewood
In Cricklewood, that means kitchens and buildings near Gladstone Park, The Crown Public House and Anson Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Brondesbury College (0.9 miles south), St Gabriel's Church (within half a mile south) and Hampstead School (0.5 miles east). Cricklewood has its own railway station: Cricklewood station. A little further out are St Andrew's Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
Where we work in NW2
In NW2, we work in places such as West Hampstead, Neasden and Hendon and well beyond. Every place on our NW2 list (15 in all) is covered, with cleans booked around trading hours.
We work across London and the South East, and NW2 is part of that area. Each job starts with a survey and a fixed quote, wherever it is in NW2.
Cricklewood: A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Gabriel's Church or elsewhere in Cricklewood, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. If you cook for passing trade around Cricklewood station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. Keep it in the maintenance log with your fire risk assessment so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Book the next clean before the last one runs out. BESA guidance links the minimum interval to daily cooking hours, so a change in hours may mean a change in interval, and grease readings will show it.
Why it fails
A lot of duct grease gets there because the filters let it through. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and it doesn’t stop until it reaches the fan.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- The size of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any previous report or certificate
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Grease that reaches the fan coats the blades and the housing. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned as part of the TR19 clean.
Ductwork and risers
Vertical risers carry the air up through the building, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. Access panels along the riser let us clean it in sections.
Common questions in NW2
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
No law names TR19 directly, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 does require the responsible person to manage fire risk. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19 as the standard, and many policies require it.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Grease in an extract is a known fire risk, which is why many insurers require TR19 cleaning. Our certificate and photo report give you that evidence.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.