Greater London · RM2
Kitchen extract cleaning in RM2
Responsible for a building in RM2? We cover Ardleigh Green, Gidea Park and Romford and every street in between, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Where we work in RM2
Cleaning and testing we offer in RM2
- Grease filter exchange
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Air handling unit cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Kitchen extract cleaning across RM2: what to expect
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. It cools inside the duct and settles as a sticky film that thickens month by month. That layer will burn, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. The work covers horizontal duct runs, discharge points and canopies and hoods, and people most often call us about fat running down the canopy edge and grease smells coming from the extract.
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it 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.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Pricing in RM2
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Local landmarks in Ardleigh Green
Typical jobs here are in premises near Havering College of Further and Higher Education, Haynes Park and Ardleigh Green Junior School, among other places. You will also find The Ship Public House (0.7 miles west), The Royal Liberty School (less than half a mile north-west) and All Saints (within half a mile east). The closest station to Ardleigh Green is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Hornchurch Cutting.
Kitchen extracts across RM2
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across RM2 takes in places such as Romford, Harold Wood and Gallows Corner and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for RM2, 7 in all, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
We work across London and the South East, and RM2 is part of that area. Every job is surveyed first and quoted at a fixed price, wherever it is in RM2.
Ardleigh Green: Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Harold Wood Hospital (about 0.8 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Ardleigh Green Junior School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in RM2
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The condition of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The number of sites or systems
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Why it fails
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Some healthcare kitchens never fully close. We plan the clean around meal times and work in a contained, tidy way with as little disruption as possible.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
High-heat cooking loads the extract with grease, so grease readings help set the right interval.
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.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. 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.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Questions from RM2
Is a quote from photos possible?
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.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
The clean is done when the kitchen isn’t cooking, so evenings, overnight, early mornings and weekends are all options. Equipment needs to be off and cool before work begins.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
We are members of Vent Hygiene Elite, the scheme run by BESCA, and we clean to BESA TR19® Grease. We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 too, and we’re fully insured.