London and the South East
Kitchen extract cleaning in Brighton and Hove
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, damper testing and ventilation hygiene in all 30 towns and villages of Brighton and Hove, planned around your opening hours.
Services in Brighton and Hove
Choose a service to see every town we cover for it in Brighton and Hove, or pick your town from the list below.
- Air handling unit cleaning in Brighton and Hove
- Canopy and hood cleaning in Brighton and Hove
- Grease trap cleaning in Brighton and Hove
- Kitchen extract cleaning in Brighton and Hove
- Extract fan cleaning in Brighton and Hove
- TR19 inspections and grease testing in Brighton and Hove
- Fire damper testing in Brighton and Hove
- Ventilation duct cleaning in Brighton and Hove
- Grease filter exchange in Brighton and Hove
- Extract fan repair and replacement in Brighton and Hove
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning in Brighton and Hove
- Ductwork cleaning in Brighton and Hove
Kitchen extract cleaning in Brighton and Hove: how it works
The canopy over the range is only the start of a kitchen extract system. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and each part collects grease. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. Common call-outs are for heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs and stale cooking odours from the system, across plenums and filters, horizontal duct runs and discharge points.
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the kitchen extract cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before we start.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
What you’ll pay
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Local landmarks in Brighton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub. Also close by are Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (within half a mile east). Brighton has its own railway station: London Road (Brighton) station. Nearby you’ll also find Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Brighton include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Brighton and Hove
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across Brighton and Hove takes in places such as Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for Brighton and Hove, 30 in all, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites in Brighton and Hove can keep trading. Along the coast in Brighton and Hove, many hotels, pubs and cafés are at their busiest in the summer, so cleaning is often best booked before or after the peak season.
Brighton: Where a hall near St Martin's Church, or anywhere in Brighton, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Fairlight Primary School or anywhere near Brighton, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Why it fails
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
What affects the quote in Brighton and Hove
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- The scale of the work
- The times the site is available
- Parking and loading at the site
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Brighton and Hove
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
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.
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
Questions from Brighton and Hove
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
When the kitchen is closed, at whatever time suits you. We need the equipment cool, and we leave the kitchen ready to cook.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
How much notice do you need?
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.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we typically come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.