East Sussex · Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
South Malling kitchen deep cleaning
Kitchen deep cleaning in South Malling from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Greasy, darkened kitchen ceilings
- Food debris that could attract pests
- A clean-up ahead of an inspection
Kitchen deep cleaning for kitchens and businesses in South Malling
Many kitchens book a deep clean alongside their TR19® extract clean. The extract is cleaned inside, and the kitchen around it is cleaned too and the whole kitchen benefits. It can also be booked on its own, between extract cleans. If you’re dealing with grease stains on walls near the cooking line and a deep clean to go alongside a TR19 extract clean, we can help.
Work in a smaller place like South Malling is planned around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How it works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. 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 kitchen, and we clear up before we go. A site near South Malling normally has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- We start by agreeing which areas and equipment are in the clean.
- Equipment is turned off and allowed to cool before anything else happens.
- High surfaces are cleaned first so dirt doesn’t fall on clean areas.
- The equipment, and the floor and walls around it, are degreased and cleaned.
- The floors are done last, then everything is checked with you.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
Want a quote for kitchen deep cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
FAQs for South Malling
Can you work in school kitchens in South Malling during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 6 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of South Malling. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Do you work at weekends in South Malling?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in South Malling can fit around your hours. When you ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Are you insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
How much time does a deep clean need?
That comes down to the kitchen, and a deep clean normally takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the kitchen. You’ll know before work begins.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Damaged flooring, walls or ceilings that need repair
- Appliance breakdowns
- Pests already in the kitchen
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Fryers and grills
- Stainless steel surfaces
- Behind and under equipment
- Ranges and ovens
- Walls and ceilings
- Floors and floor drains
Part by part
Cooking equipment
Once the build-up is gone, daily cleaning is easier and inspectors notice the difference.
Walls and ceilings
The ceiling near the cooking line takes the brunt. We clean them along with the walls using methods suited to the surface.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Common problems we fix in South Malling
Cooking equipment collects baked-on grease and carbon. A daily wipe-down does not touch the hardened layers and it thickens over time.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- A kitchen that needs a clean start
- A deep clean to go alongside a TR19 extract clean
- Grease built up on walls and ceilings
- Hardened deposits on kitchen equipment
For busy kitchens close to Lewes station, deep cleans and grease trap work can be done after closing.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Don’t wait for an inspection to book a deep clean
- Wipe splashes before they harden
- Pair kitchen deep cleans with extract cleans
- Never cook with the extract switched off
A deep-cleaned kitchen is easier to keep clean. Keep on top of the daily routine so build-up stays down.
If you can see grime on the ceiling or behind the range, it’s time. A deep clean at this point stops it getting worse and drawing pests in.
Kitchen deep cleaning in South Malling: local notes
There are about 50 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 13 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of South Malling, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every one of them has corners the daily clean doesn’t reach. Kitchens in South Malling get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. The state of floors, drains and hard-to-reach corners all feeds into the inspection. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Lewes Victoria Hospital (about 0.8 miles south-west), cook for long hours, so deep cleans and grease trap work are planned around patients’ meals. Where a church or community hall near Church of St Michael, or anywhere in South Malling, has a kitchen used by volunteers, a periodic deep clean keeps it ready for the next event.
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out kitchen deep cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in South Malling and the rest of East Sussex. South Malling is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Brighton, around 7 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen deep cleaning: BN7 and BN8. We cover sites on Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road and nearby roads. South Malling sits on or near the A26 and A2029, so getting to you is simple for kitchen deep cleaning. If your site is just outside South Malling, we cover Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Near you in South Malling
In South Malling, that means kitchens and buildings near Elephant and Castle pub, Priory School and Railway Land. South Malling’s nearest station is Lewes station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near South Malling include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
Other services in South Malling
Managing agents and facilities teams in South Malling
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.