Greater London · SW9
Kitchen extract cleaning in SW9
Kitchen extract, ductwork and ventilation cleaning for commercial kitchens and buildings across SW9, from Stockwell, North Brixton and Little Portugal. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Places in SW9
- Stockwell
- North Brixton
- Little Portugal
- Loughborough Junction
- Angell Town
- Clapham
- Brixton
- Oval
- Denmark Hill
- South Lambeth
Our services across SW9
- Fire damper testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Grease trap cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Kitchen extract cleaning across SW9: what to expect
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with pictures of the canopy and filters, and you’ll have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in SW9, normally within one working day. The work covers plenums and filters, vertical risers and canopies and hoods, and common reasons people get in touch are grease drips onto cooking equipment and ductwork thick with old, hardened grease.
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
How we quote
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Why businesses in SW9 choose us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Photo reports with every job
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email 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 normally come back within one working day.
Local landmarks in Stockwell
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Marquess Of Lorne Public House, St. Andrew's and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. Nearby too are Max Roach Park (within half a mile east), Lansdowne School (under half a mile south-east) and Durand Academy (0.5 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Brixton station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (2.8 miles north) and Baynard's Castle (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Stockwell include Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
Kitchen extracts across SW9
Across SW9, from Stockwell, North Brixton and Little Portugal 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.
In England, the Fire Safety Order puts the duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and each certificate and photo report is a record you can keep in your log book.
Stockwell: Church and community hall kitchens, near St. Andrew's or anywhere around Stockwell, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. School kitchens, at schools like St Andrew's Church of England Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Why deal with it now?
A clogged extract doesn’t only raise the fire risk. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the fan works harder to move less air. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether they recommend a next date
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, can soak up grease and need attention. We clean what can be reached and note anything that cannot.
Grease filters
Filters need cleaning far more often than the duct, and a filter exchange service can take that off your hands. Keeping them clean helps the rest of the system stay cleaner.
Why it fails
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
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.
Questions from SW9
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
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 about areas you can’t get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
Everything from canopy to discharge: canopy inside and out, plenum, grease filters, ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
The minimum is set by BESA guidance on daily use, from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Heavy frying and grilling can mean shorter intervals, and readings will tell you.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.