Greater London · W1U
Kitchen extract cleaning in W1U
Responsible for a building in W1U? Our technicians cover Marylebone, Connaught Village and Mayfair and every street in between, out of hours and 24/7 in an emergency.
Towns and villages in W1U
Cleaning and testing we offer in W1U
- Grease filter exchange
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
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Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
About kitchen extract cleaning in W1U
Insurers often want evidence of regular TR19 cleaning, and a claim can be refused or reduced without it. The certificate and photo report from each clean in W1U give you that record, ready for the fire risk assessment file. The work covers discharge points, vertical risers and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are ductwork thick with old, hardened grease and fat running down the canopy edge.
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, 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.
- You send pictures 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.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
How we quote
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Local landmarks in Marylebone
Typical jobs here are in premises near Russian chapel on Welbeck Street, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School and Royal Society of Medicine Library. You’ll also find The St Marylebone CofE School (less than half a mile north-west), The Phoenix pub (less than half a mile south-east), The St Marylebone CofE School (under half a mile north-west) and St Anne's Churchyard (0.7 miles south-east). Marylebone has its own railway station: Bond Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (2 miles east) and Twist Museum (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are Adelaide Nature Reserve and St. James's Park Lake.
Kitchen extracts across W1U
Across W1U, from Marylebone, Mayfair and Paddington outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
London and the South East cover everything from city basements to rural kitchens. Wherever the site is in W1U, the work is done to the same TR19® standard.
Marylebone: If you cook for passing trade around Bond Street station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Russian chapel on Welbeck Street or elsewhere in Marylebone, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How big the system is
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The postcode and the type of business
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, giving you before and after readings alongside the pictures. Your TR19 certificate is then issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. Drips, odours and fan noise often mean grease is building, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
What we are called out for in W1U
A kitchen in W1U builds up grease in the same places as any other: long horizontal runs, bends, the base of risers and around the fan. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
Common questions in W1U
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
No law names TR19 directly, 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.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
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.
What information do you need?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
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 paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
Every clean comes with a TR19 certificate and a photo report. Keep them in the maintenance log with the fire risk assessment so they’re to hand when an insurer asks.