Greater London · SE1
Kitchen extract cleaning in SE1
Running a kitchen in SE1? Our technicians cover Bermondsey, Elephant and Castle and Bankside and every street in between, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Towns and villages in SE1
- Bermondsey
- Elephant and Castle
- Bankside
- Tower Hill
- Southwark
- Temple
- Blackfriars
- St George's Fields
- Newington Butts
- South Bank
- Waterloo
- Aldgate
- Walworth
- South Bermondsey
Our services across SE1
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How kitchen extract cleaning works in SE1
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That film is fuel, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. We are often asked to deal with rancid smells from grease in the duct and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer, on vertical risers, plenums and filters and extract fans.
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- 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.
- 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.
Pricing in SE1
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- Trading since 2009
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Near you in Bermondsey
Around Bermondsey, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Harris Academy Bermondsey, Bermondsey Spa Gardens and Asylum for the deaf and dumb. Also close by are Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.5 miles north), Simon the Tanner pub (within half a mile west), St Mary-at-Hill (1 mile north-west) and St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey (within half a mile west). The nearest railway station is London Bridge station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fashion and Textile Museum (less than half a mile west) and Guy's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bermondsey include St. James's Park Lake and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Nearby schools include Boutcher Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south)
Kitchen extract cleaning across SE1: local notes
Across SE1, from Aldgate, Bermondsey and Elephant and Castle outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Each extract is cleaned to the same TR19® standard, canopy to discharge.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites in SE1 can keep trading.
Bermondsey: A hospital like Guy's Hospital, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey or anywhere around Bermondsey, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What we’re called out for in SE1
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine 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. The grease filters stop some, never all of it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Whether it’s one hood or a long island canopy, each section is cleaned and photographed before and after.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In a care home or hospital, the kitchen may cook every day of the year. We plan the clean around meal times and work in a contained, tidy way with as little disruption as possible.
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- A broken extract fan that will not run
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The number of sites or systems
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The postcode and the type of business
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Don’t let the canopy gutters overflow
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
The kitchen is left clean and ready for the next service. Grease and dirty water are collected and taken off site, and equipment can be switched back on once we have gone.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in SE1
Is SE1 in your area?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, SE1 included.
What accreditations do you hold?
We clean to BESA TR19® Grease as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, with certificates issued through the BESCA portal. Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Can you quote from photos?
Normally, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote normally follows within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we’ll survey first.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
TR19 isn’t written into law, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 does require the responsible person to manage fire risk. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.