East Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Alciston
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Alciston: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Alciston
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with photos of the canopy and filters, and you will have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in Alciston, normally within one working day. The work covers horizontal duct runs, extract fans and vertical risers, and the jobs we see most are grease drips onto cooking equipment and an extract that no longer clears the smoke. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Alciston? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
What can be cleaned depends on what can be reached. Sections without access panels are recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted so they’re cleaned next time.
In a village or hamlet like Alciston, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Alciston (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
You leave with a date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date is not missed.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. A daily wipe is not a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
Common problems we fix in Alciston
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so nobody could get to them. Grease in those sections keeps building out of sight.
Look out for these warning signs:
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Grease smells coming from the extract
Where a hall near The Parish Church, or anywhere in Alciston, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- If they look at the system before pricing
What happens if it’s left?
A clogged extract doesn’t only raise the fire risk. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky and the fan strains to keep up. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow. In a place like Alciston, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Alciston
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Nearby places to Alciston
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What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The fan pulls the air through the whole system, and grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades. We isolate it, open it up and degrease it.
Ductwork and risers
Vertical risers carry the air up through the building, and grease runs down their walls and pools at the base. They’re cleaned through access points along their height.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Alciston
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
Grease, kitchens and Alciston
Kitchens in Alciston get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. We cover Alciston, about 47 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Alciston is Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital, about 4.6 miles south-west. Historic houses near Alciston, such as Charleston Farmhouse about 1.3 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Alciston or further out, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Alciston is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (12 miles or so).
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN26 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we work in Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Alciston
Around Alciston, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Rose Cottage Inn. Alciston’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Firle Beacon.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Alciston
Do you work in villages like Alciston?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Alciston included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Alciston?
That’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before we start.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Usually, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
That comes down mainly to daily cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. We’ll tell you how long when we quote.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Alciston.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.