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Kitchen extract cleaning in W1J
Running a kitchen in W1J? We cover St James's, Westminster and Millbank and every street in between, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Places in W1J
What we do in W1J
- Grease filter exchange
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Fire damper testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
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Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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How kitchen extract cleaning works in W1J
Across W1J, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. We survey first and take grease readings, then clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, fan and discharge. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. Common call-outs are for a system with no record of a TR19 clean and an extract that no longer clears the smoke, across plenums and filters, extract fans and horizontal duct runs.
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
- 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.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Pricing in W1J
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why businesses in W1J choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- We diagnose before we treat
How to get a quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in W1J, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Landmarks near St James's
Typical jobs here are in premises near London Library, St Anne's Churchyard and Harris Westminster Sixth Form, among other places. You will also find Soho Parish CofE Primary School (within half a mile north), St James’s Church (less than half a mile west), LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles west) and Tom Cribb pub (within half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in St James's itself: London Charing Cross station. A little further out are The Museum of Practical Geology (less than half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
Kitchen extracts across W1J
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across W1J takes in places such as St James's, Westminster and Millbank and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for W1J, 3 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. The same TR19® standard applies to all of them, in W1J and beyond.
St James's: If you run a café or takeaway near London Charing Cross station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to St James's is St James Workhouse, about less than half a mile north-west.
What the work involves, part by part
Grease filters
Baffle filters are cleaned as part of every TR19 clean, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. We will tell you if any need replacing.
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. Both are scraped and degreased inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The number of sites or systems
- Parking and loading at the site
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition of the system
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Wash or exchange the filters often
Every clean ends with a photo report. It shows the system before and after, part by part, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. It won’t replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
Why it fails
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so those sections were never reached. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning won’t do:
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A grease trap that needs emptying
W1J questions
What should I send you?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
It takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. We will confirm the time when we quote.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Will the clean disrupt our service?
We work around your hours. Overnight, weekend and between-service cleans are all possible, so you do not lose a service.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
All of it, from the canopy through to the discharge. Sections with no access are listed on the report, and extra panels can be fitted.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.