Greater London · NW26
Kitchen extract cleaning in NW26
Our technicians cover all of the NW26 postcode district, which takes in Harlesden, College Park and Old Oak Common. You get a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Places in NW26
Services in NW26
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Areas we cover
Kitchen extract cleaning in NW26: how it works
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. The sign-off is a TR19 certificate with a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. We are often asked to deal with a system with no record of a TR19 clean and stale cooking odours from the system, on extract fans, canopies and hoods and plenums and filters.
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. The visit itself takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- 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.
What you will pay
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- In business since 2009
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Around Harlesden
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to John Keble CofE Primary School, Royal Oak Inn and Roundwood Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Swaminarayan School (1 mile north-west), St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (within half a mile north-east) and Church of All Souls (under half a mile south). Harlesden has its own railway station: Willesden Junction station. Other landmarks nearby include Central Middlesex Hospital (1 mile west) and Brent Museum and Archives (1.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Castlebar Hill and The Long Water.
Kitchen extract cleaning across NW26: local notes
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across NW26 takes in places such as Harlesden, College Park and Old Oak Common and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for NW26, 3 in all, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites across NW26 do not have to lose a day.
Harlesden: A kitchen near Willesden Junction station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of All Souls or anywhere around Harlesden, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Why it fails
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
Clients normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Why deal with it now?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the fan works harder to move less air. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What hours they’ll be on site
What affects the quote in NW26
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
When it’s something else
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It will not put right:
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
Questions from NW26
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Grease-filled ducts can carry fire well beyond the kitchen. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
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, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you work in NW26?
Yes. Our technicians work in NW26, within the South East and London area we cover.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
TR19® itself is not law. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve dealt with extract grease.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.