Greater London · SE25
Kitchen extract cleaning in SE25
Responsible for a building in SE25? We cover Selhurst, South Norwood and Thornton Heath and every street in between, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Towns and villages in SE25
- Selhurst
- South Norwood
- Thornton Heath
- Woodside
- Ashburton
- Addiscombe
- Monks Orchard
- Shirley Oaks
- Shirley
- Elmers End
What we do in SE25
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Fire damper testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Ventilation duct 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.
Kitchen extract cleaning across SE25: what to expect
Across SE25, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. Common call-outs are for missing paperwork after a change of operator and an extract that no longer clears the smoke, on plenums and filters, canopies and hoods and discharge points.
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
- 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.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
What affects the price in SE25
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Photo reports with every job
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Local landmarks in Selhurst
Around Selhurst, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Albion pub, St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy and Church of St Mark, among other places. Nearby too are South Norwood Recreation Ground (within half a mile south-west) and Harris Academy South Norwood (under half a mile north-west). Selhurst has its own railway station: Norwood Junction station. A little further out are Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
Kitchen extract cleaning across SE25: local notes
Across SE25, from Thornton Heath, Selhurst and South Norwood outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites in SE25 can keep trading.
Selhurst: A hospital like Croydon University Hospital, about 1.7 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mark or anywhere around Selhurst, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Why deal with it now?
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. Fat that was soft and easy to remove hardens with heat and time, and that takes more work to shift. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in SE25
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
Some systems can be priced from photos; 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.
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
The report gives a recommended date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date is not missed.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. A filter that is clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
Part by part
Grease filters
A filter that is missing or bent lets grease straight past. We check they fit as they should when we refit them, and flag any that don’t.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Losing a service is not an option for most restaurants and pubs. We work overnight and at weekends where that suits, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
Why it fails
Hours of cooking are the biggest factor. BESA guidance sets minimum cleaning intervals of every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours, and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings can show a kitchen needs cleaning sooner.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
Questions from SE25
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Do you work in SE25?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, SE25 included.
Can you quote from pictures?
Often, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where needed.