Greater London · SE27
Kitchen extract cleaning in SE27
Responsible for a building in SE27? We cover West Norwood, Upper Norwood and Norwood New Town and the rest of the district, overnight, at weekends or in an emergency.
Areas within SE27
Cleaning and testing we offer in SE27
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
About kitchen extract cleaning in SE27
A closed kitchen isn’t earning, so the timing of a clean matters. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, or during holidays where a site closes for them. Equipment is switched off and left to cool, the area is sheeted, and the kitchen is handed back ready to cook. Common call-outs are for poor airflow at the canopy and a kitchen taken over without any extract records, on horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and extract fans.
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- 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.
How we quote
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We diagnose before we treat
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Near you in West Norwood
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around West Norwood Congregational Church, St Luke's Church of England Primary School and Norwood School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Hillcrest (0.5 miles south-east), Long Meadow (0.5 miles east) and The Park pub (under half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is West Norwood station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Centrale Croydon (3.5 miles south) and St Christopher's Hospice (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Dulwich Upper Wood and Battersea Park Lake.
Where we work in SE27
In SE27, a busy kitchen in a place such as West Norwood, Upper Norwood and Norwood New Town and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
We work across London and the South East, and SE27 is part of that area. Each job starts with a survey and a fixed quote, wherever it is in SE27.
West Norwood: Where a hall near West Norwood Congregational Church, or anywhere in West Norwood, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to West Norwood is St Christopher's Hospice, about 1.6 miles east.
When something else is needed
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
What we are called out for in SE27
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, building a layer that gets thicker with every service. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School kitchens can look lightly used but still need a TR19 clean at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. School holidays are an easy time to do it.
Grease filters
A filter that is missing or bent lets grease straight past. Each filter is checked as it goes back in, and flag any that don’t.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in SE27
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
SE27 questions
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in SE27?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
Short systems are done in a few hours, while long runs and tall risers take longer and may need more than one visit. Your quote says how long to expect.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you cover SE27?
Yes. Our technicians work in SE27, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Many insurers ask for proof of regular cleaning to TR19, and many policies require it. Without proof, a claim can be refused or reduced, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.