Greater London · W6
Kitchen extract cleaning in W6
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across W6, from Hammersmith, Brackenbury Village and Brook Green. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Where we work in W6
Services in W6
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
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Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Kitchen extract cleaning in W6: how it works
Many insurers ask for proof that the extract has been cleaned to TR19, and a claim can be refused or reduced without it. For a kitchen in W6, our certificate and photo report give you that record, ready for the fire risk assessment file. We’re often asked to deal with missing paperwork after a change of operator and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction, across horizontal duct runs, extract fans and discharge points.
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Pricing in W6
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Trading since 2009
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- We diagnose before we treat
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by 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. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
Around Hammersmith
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Polish Library POSK in London, Corona Theatre School and Church of the Holy Innocents and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Duke of Hammersmith pub (within half a mile south-east) and Brook Green (under half a mile east). The closest station to Hammersmith is Kensington Olympia station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West London Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Hammersmith includes Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
Where we work in W6
In W6, a busy kitchen in a place such as Fulham, Hammersmith and Brackenbury Village and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
In England, the Fire Safety Order puts the duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and a TR19® certificate and photo report give you a record of the work.
Hammersmith: Commuter trade near Kensington Olympia station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of the Holy Innocents or elsewhere in Hammersmith, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How big the system is
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
For kitchen extract cleaning in W6, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
You get a photo report after every clean. It shows the system before and after, part by part, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. A filter that is clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
We often find duct sections that haven’t been cleaned since they were installed. 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.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School kitchens can look lightly used but still need a TR19 clean at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. Holidays make it simple to schedule.
Ductwork and risers
Long flat runs of duct are where grease collects. We open access panels along the route and clean each section, recording any that can’t be reached.
What happens if it’s left?
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in W6 as everywhere else, and a greasy canopy or dripping filters won’t go unnoticed. Keeping the extract clean helps the whole kitchen pass muster.
What your quote should include
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
W6: your questions answered
Is W6 in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, W6 included.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How long will the 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 as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll usually reply within one working day.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
Strictly, the legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, not from TR19. TR19 is the industry benchmark for meeting that duty in a kitchen extract, and an insurer may refuse or reduce a claim without it.