Greater London · WC2B
Kitchen extract cleaning in WC2B
Kitchen extract, ductwork and ventilation cleaning for commercial kitchens and buildings across WC2B, covering Temple Bar, Temple and Clare Market. A fixed price up front and out-of-hours working.
Areas within WC2B
Cleaning and testing we offer in WC2B
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
How kitchen extract cleaning works in WC2B
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. It cools inside the duct and settles as a sticky film that thickens month by month. That layer will burn, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. The work covers horizontal duct runs, extract fans and vertical risers, and the jobs we see most are fat running down the canopy edge and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19.
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one, and the area is cleaned down before we leave.
- 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.
- 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 WC2B
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Get a fixed quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in WC2B, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Around Temple Bar
Typical jobs here are in premises near Queen's Head Tavern, Lincoln's Inn Fields and London Nautical School. You’ll also find Temple Church (under half a mile south-east), Mercers' School (under half a mile north), British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile west) and St Clement Danes CofE Primary School (within half a mile west). Temple Bar has its own railway station: City Thameslink station. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
Kitchen extract cleaning across WC2B: local notes
Kitchens across WC2B cook for very different hours, from all-day town-centre sites to part-time hall and school kitchens. 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 each certificate and photo report is a record you can keep in your log book.
Temple Bar: If you cook for passing trade around City Thameslink station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. School kitchens, at schools like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Part by part
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.
Canopy and plenum
The canopy catches the vapour, and the plenum behind the filters is where it first condenses. We clean both inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
Managing agents and facilities teams in WC2B
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
A TR19 certificate notes the date, the location and the technician. Keep it in the maintenance log with your fire risk assessment, so it’s to hand when an insurer, fire officer or EHO asks.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, so two kitchens with the same hours can need very different intervals.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in WC2B
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in WC2B?
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.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. That means canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge, reached through access panels where necessary.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
When do you clean the extract?
When the kitchen is closed, at whatever time suits you. We need the equipment cool, and we leave the kitchen ready to cook.
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 a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
What accreditations do you hold?
Our work is to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, with certificates issued through the BESCA portal. We have been trading since 2009.