Greater London · SE20
Kitchen extract cleaning in SE20
Running a kitchen in SE20? Our technicians cover Penge, Anerley and Beckenham and the rest of the district, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
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Our services across SE20
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Fire damper testing
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Canopy and hood 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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How kitchen extract cleaning works in SE20
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. The sign-off is a TR19 certificate with a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and discharge points, and the jobs we see most are grease smells coming from the extract and missing paperwork after a change of operator.
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by photos or a visit.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before work begins.
- 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.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
What affects the price in SE20
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Around Penge
In Penge, that means kitchens and buildings near Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, Crooked Billet pub and Crystal Palace School, among other places. Also close by are Crystal Palace Dinosaurs (under half a mile north-west), Church of St John the Evangelist (within half a mile east) and Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (less than half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Penge itself: Penge West station. Well-known places in the area include St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north) and Crystal Palace Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
Where we work in SE20
In SE20, we work in places such as Beckenham, Selhurst and South Norwood and well beyond. We cover every place we list for SE20, 7 in all, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
From central London kitchens to coastal hotels and country pubs, London and the South East have every kind of site. Wherever the site is in SE20, the work is done to the same TR19® standard.
Penge: Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St John the Evangelist or anywhere around Penge, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you run a café or takeaway near Penge West station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
Any section without access is marked on the report. That is part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
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.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
What affects the quote in SE20
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The size of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Travel, parking and unloading
- A single visit or a regular plan
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Why deal with it now?
Leaving the clean until the next refit does not make the grease go away. Fat that was soft and easy to remove hardens with heat and time, which is slower to clean. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable.
What your quote should include
- Proof of insurance
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
For landlords and multi-site operators
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.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
FAQs for SE20
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Is SE20 in your area?
Yes. We work in SE20 and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
Every part the air passes through, as far as access allows. Where there aren’t enough access panels to reach a section, it’s recorded, and we can fit new ones.