Greater London · W10
Kitchen extract cleaning in W10
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across W10, from Kensal Town, North Kensington and Kensal Rise. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Towns and villages in W10
- Kensal Town
- North Kensington
- Kensal Rise
- Kilburn
- Notting Dale
- Queen's Park
- White City
- Kensal Green
- College Park
Our services across W10
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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About kitchen extract cleaning in W10
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That layer will burn, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. We’re often asked to deal with an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer and grease smells coming from the extract, across canopies and hoods, horizontal duct runs and vertical risers.
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
How we quote
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Every job surveyed first
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Local landmarks in Kensal Town
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Eagle pub, St Thomas' CofE Primary School and Emslie Horniman's Pleasance and the streets around them. Nearby too are All Saints Catholic College (within half a mile south-west), Maida Vale School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Thomas Kensal Town (under half a mile north). The closest station to Kensal Town is Queens Park (London) station, about 0.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Westfield London (1.2 miles south-west) and Paddington General Hospital (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Kensal Town include Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
Where we work in W10
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across W10 takes in places such as Kilburn, Notting Dale and Kensal Town and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for W10, 9 in all, with cleans booked around trading hours.
From central London kitchens to coastal hotels and country pubs, London and the South East have every kind of site. Wherever the site is in W10, the work is done to the same TR19® standard.
Kensal Town: Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Paddington General Hospital (about 0.5 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. For schools such as St Thomas' CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Grills, fryers and woks send a lot of fat into the extract, and measured readings show whether the minimum interval is enough.
Extract fan and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to cut noise, and they hold grease. We clean what can be reached and note anything that can’t.
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Grease and dirty water are collected and taken off site, and equipment can be switched back on once we’ve gone.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Managing agents and facilities teams in W10
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Leave it or put it right?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the fan strains to keep up. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- How they set the interval to the next visit
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
W10 questions
Is a quote from photos possible?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. BESA’s minimums run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. We’ll recommend a date after measuring the grease.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
You receive a TR19 certificate and a photo report. The certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report shows before and after pictures, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Grease-filled ducts can carry fire well beyond the kitchen. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.
Is W10 in your area?
Yes. W10 is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.