TR19-ALIGNED CLEANING & REPORTING

Commercial kitchen extraction systems collect airborne grease beyond the visible canopy. Duct Clean London provides carefully scoped cleaning and reporting for restaurants, takeaways, hotels, schools and other professional kitchens across London. We review the system, access points and previous records before agreeing what can be cleaned safely during the visit.

TR19 Grease is recognised industry guidance for controlling grease accumulation in kitchen extraction systems. A suitable cleaning scope may include the canopy, removable metal grease filters, accessible ductwork, fan components and the discharge route. The exact work depends on the system design and available access. We identify concealed sections, risers, roof-mounted equipment and any areas that require additional access panels or specialist access equipment. The purpose is to create a clear, practical record of the accessible system rather than simply improving the appearance of the canopy.

Send us your site address, postcode, kitchen opening hours and clear photographs of the canopy, filter bank, visible ductwork and fan. If you have an earlier cleaning report, include it so we can review previously identified limitations. Before work begins, cooking equipment must be switched off, cool and safely protected. Locked plant rooms, roof access, permits, loading restrictions and building-management requirements should be confirmed in advance. Evening, overnight and weekend appointments can be discussed to reduce disruption to kitchen operations.

After the agreed cleaning work, we provide photographs and a record of the areas completed. The report also identifies inaccessible sections, damaged components or matters that may need a separate mechanical or electrical specialist. Cleaning does not repair a failing fan, redesign an undersized system or guarantee airflow performance. Clear limitations are important because they help the kitchen manager, landlord or responsible person plan further access and maintenance. We can also discuss a suitable future cleaning interval based on cooking type, operating hours and observed grease accumulation.

This service is suitable for busy commercial kitchens that need organised extraction cleaning and useful supporting records. Frying, grilling, wok cooking and long operating hours can increase grease loading, but every system should be assessed individually. We work across North West, West and Central London and consider enquiries throughout Zones 1–4. Share any insurer, landlord or managing-agent requirements when requesting a quote so the scope and reporting expectations can be discussed before the booking is confirmed.

A useful TR19-focused visit starts with accurate information about the extraction route. Before attendance, the site contact should identify every canopy and confirm whether several cooking areas connect to the same duct system. Previous cleaning reports, schematic drawings and photographs can reveal concealed risers, access doors and roof-mounted equipment. The cooking line must be switched off and cool before cleaning begins, while alarms, gas isolation, electrical isolation and building permits should be managed by the responsible people on site. If the system passes through a ceiling void, neighbouring unit or landlord-controlled plant area, permission and keys should be organised in advance. These details affect the safe working method and the realistic scope. They also reduce the risk of a contractor arriving to find that a fan, riser or discharge point cannot be reached. Where access is incomplete, the report should state the limitation clearly and recommend a practical next step, such as installing a suitable access panel or arranging safe high-level access.

The final record should identify the premises, date, system and components included in the agreed work. Photographs are most useful when they relate to named locations such as the canopy plenum, first duct section, vertical riser, fan housing and discharge. The report should separate areas cleaned from areas inspected only, and should never imply full-system coverage if concealed sections were unavailable. Observations about damaged filters, missing access, loose components or possible mechanical faults should be described without confusing cleaning with repair. The operator can then share the record with the responsible person, landlord, facilities team or insurer as part of wider maintenance management. Cleaning evidence does not replace a fire-risk assessment, insurance obligations or statutory duties. Its value is that it creates a clear history of the accessible extraction system, supports discussion about future frequency and helps the next visit begin with better information. Duct Clean London can discuss planned intervals after reviewing kitchen activity, previous reports and actual deposit conditions.

Send your postcode, system photographs, opening hours and preferred dates. We will review the information and confirm the appropriate scope before booking.