Greater London · WC2H
Kitchen extract cleaning in WC2H
Our technicians cover all of the WC2H postcode district, including Clare Market, Aldwych and Adelphi. You get a certificate and photo report after every clean.
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Cleaning and testing we offer in WC2H
- Extract fan cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ductwork cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Areas we cover
Kitchen extract cleaning in WC2H: how it works
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 film is fuel, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. The work covers horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are grease smells coming from the extract and heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs.
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system, and the area is cleaned down before we leave.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- 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.
Pricing in WC2H
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 we start, so you know where you stand.
Why businesses in WC2H choose us
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Every job surveyed first
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What’s near Clare Market
In Clare Market, that means kitchens and buildings near Enon Chapel, St Clement Danes CofE Primary School and Ye Old White Horse pub, among other places. Also close by are Mercers' School (within half a mile north-east), London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east), LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile south) and Lincoln's Inn Fields (under half a mile north). Clare Market’s nearest station is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find St Philip's Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
Kitchen extract cleaning around WC2H
Across WC2H, from Aldwych, Adelphi and Temple outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Each extract is cleaned to the same TR19® standard, canopy to discharge.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites across WC2H don’t have to lose a day.
Clare Market: Where a hall near Enon Chapel, or anywhere in Clare Market, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. For kitchens close to London Charing Cross station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
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 ready when anyone asks to see it.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
What staff can safely do
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
Why deal with it now?
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping extract grease under control. TR19 is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
- The condition we find in the survey
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
Questions from WC2H
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.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
The minimum is set by BESA guidance on daily use, from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Heavy frying and grilling can mean shorter intervals, and readings will tell you.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
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.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in WC2H?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.