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Kitchen extract cleaning in SW1W
Responsible for a building in SW1W? We cover Chelsea, Belgravia and Pimlico and the rest of the district, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Places in SW1W
Cleaning and testing we offer in SW1W
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Grease trap cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
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Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Kitchen extract cleaning in SW1W: how it works
Think of it as a health check for the kitchen’s airways: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers extract fans, discharge points and plenums and filters, and the jobs we see most are a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and grease smells coming from the extract.
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
How we quote
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- We are fully insured
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Local landmarks in Chelsea
Typical jobs here are in premises near Natural History Museum Library and Archives, Former Welsh Congregational Church and Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Hellenic College of London (0.5 miles north), Burton’s Court (within half a mile east), St Thomas More RC Language College (less than half a mile north-east) and Markham Arms Public House (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is London Victoria station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Nearby you will also find Baynard's Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Harrods (0.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Campden Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Kitchen extracts across SW1W
In SW1W, a busy kitchen in a place such as Chelsea, Belgravia and Pimlico and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
Across England, including SW1W, the responsible person has a legal duty to assess and reduce fire risk, and each certificate and photo report is a record you can keep in your log book.
Chelsea: Church and community hall kitchens, near Former Welsh Congregational Church or anywhere around Chelsea, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. School kitchens, at schools like Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- An undersized canopy or fan
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
What affects the quote in SW1W
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition of the system
- How big the system is
- Parking and loading at the site
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 we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The postcode and the type of business
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Keep the baffle filters clean
You leave with a date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date is not missed.
Stick to the cleaning interval on the certificate. 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.
Why deal with it now?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere reaching 500 microns or more needs a spot clean straight away. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
At the end of the system is the discharge, which can collect grease and stain the surface around it. It’s cleaned as far as safe access allows, and any limits are recorded.
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. Holidays make it simple to schedule.
Common questions in SW1W
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
Yes, a TR19 certificate, along with a photo report. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
When do you clean the extract?
The clean is done when the kitchen is not cooking, so evenings, overnight, early mornings and weekends are all options. Equipment needs to be off and cool before we start.
Do you cover SW1W?
Yes. Our technicians work in SW1W, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll usually reply within one working day.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. If photos aren’t enough, we’ll survey first.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.