West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Ardingly
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Ardingly: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
Kitchen extract cleaning in Ardingly
Many insurers ask for proof that the extract has been cleaned to TR19, and a claim can be refused or reduced without it. The certificate and photo report from each clean in Ardingly give you that record, ready for the fire risk assessment file. The work covers canopies and hoods, discharge points and vertical risers, and common reasons people get in touch are grease drips onto cooking equipment and stale cooking odours from the system. Need a TR19 duct cleaning contractor for Ardingly? Duct Doctor has covered London and the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Ardingly: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can be reached.
In a village or hamlet like Ardingly, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
You leave with a date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date isn’t missed.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, which slows build-up further down the system.
What happens if it’s left?
TR19® is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, which in a kitchen includes the grease in the extract. Cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve done it. In a small place like Ardingly, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Ardingly businesses choose us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
Grease, kitchens and Ardingly
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Ardingly. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. In Ardingly, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Mid Sussex council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Ardingly. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Princess Royal Hospital is the nearest hospital to Ardingly, about 3.9 miles south. Historic houses near Ardingly, such as Priest House about 2.2 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Peter's CofE Primary School or anywhere near Ardingly, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the RH17 postcode area, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. We also work in Brighton, around 15 miles away.
We work across RH17 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. We cover sites on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ardingly
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Ardingly Inn. Ardingly’s nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). The countryside around Ardingly includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work 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 Ardingly.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- 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.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
What affects the quote in Ardingly
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How easy every part is to reach
- Travel, parking and unloading
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Whatever the type of site, the quote works 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 explain each part.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
FAQs for Ardingly
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Ardingly?
Fire safety enforcement in Ardingly is handled by West 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.
Which environmental health team covers Ardingly?
That’s Mid Sussex council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Ardingly. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
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.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and 12-monthly for light use. Measured grease levels set the real interval.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
Our work is to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, and certificates go through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009.
What a clean won’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Ardingly
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.