Greater London · UB7
Kitchen extract cleaning in UB7
We cover every part of the UB7 postcode district, which takes in West Drayton, Yiewsley and Harmondsworth. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Places in UB7
Cleaning and testing we offer in UB7
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Fire damper testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Our kitchen extract cleaning service in UB7
Many insurers ask for proof that the extract has been cleaned to TR19, and some may refuse or reduce a claim when it’s missing. For a kitchen in UB7, our certificate and photo report give you that record for the maintenance log. We are often asked to deal with an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19, on discharge points, extract fans and vertical risers.
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
What affects the price in UB7
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’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- We are fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
How to get a quote
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.
Near you in West Drayton
In West Drayton, that means kitchens and buildings near The Fox and Pheasant pub, West Drayton Academy and Park Academy West London. Also close by are Lake Farm Country Park (1.7 miles east) and Church of St Martin (within half a mile north-west). The closest station to West Drayton is West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (3 miles north) and British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near West Drayton include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
Where we work in UB7
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across UB7 takes in places such as West Drayton, Yiewsley and Cowley and the villages in between. Every place on our UB7 list (7 in all) is covered, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites in UB7 can keep trading.
West Drayton: Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Harlington (about 1.3 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Term dates shape school work: for a school like West Drayton Academy, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Why deal with it now?
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, which is slower to clean. Staying on a regular cycle keeps each clean manageable.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the price is fixed
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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 on a regular cycle.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in UB7 and across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, which slows build-up further down the system.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
UB7: your questions answered
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
That comes down mainly to daily cooking hours. BESA’s minimums run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
TR19 is not written into law, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19 as the standard, and many policies require it.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. As a guide, it takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 sit alongside that, and we’re fully insured.