West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Ashurst Wood
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge for commercial sites in Ashurst Wood and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Stale cooking odours from the system
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A grease trap that needs emptying
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Ashurst Wood
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Any section we cannot reach is recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted. Typical jobs include a kitchen taken over without any extract records and fat running down the canopy edge, on horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and canopies and hoods. Whether you call it kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning or kitchen duct cleaning, it’s the job we do every week across West Sussex.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, which is why a TR19® clean in Ashurst Wood goes well beyond the canopy.
In a small place like Ashurst Wood, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extract cleaning in Ashurst Wood: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 7 pubs, bars and clubs in Ashurst Wood and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Food hygiene inspections in Ashurst Wood are the job of Mid Sussex council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for Ashurst Wood is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Dunstan or elsewhere in Ashurst Wood, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Queen Victoria Hospital (about 1.9 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Ashurst Wood (Hammerwood Park is about 1.9 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH19, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Brighton, about 21 miles from Ashurst Wood.
Every address in RH19 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. If your site is just outside Ashurst Wood, we cover East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
What’s near Ashurst Wood
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Maypole Inn, Sackville School and Stoke Brunswick School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Grease and dirty water are collected and taken off site, so you can start cooking as normal.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to cut noise, and they hold grease. Where they can be cleaned, they are, and the report notes anything that cannot.
Ductwork and risers
Risers take the extract up through floors to roof level, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. They’re cleaned through access points along their height.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
What affects the quote in Ashurst Wood
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- How big the system is
- Parking and loading at the site
- The times the site is available
- The condition of the system
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Why it’s worth doing now in Ashurst Wood
Putting it off simply moves the grease further down the duct. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, and that takes more work to shift. Regular cleans keep each visit shorter. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- In business since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
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Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Ashurst Wood
Which fire authority looks after Ashurst Wood?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Ashurst Wood. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you work overnight in Ashurst Wood?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Ashurst Wood can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Grease-filled ducts can carry fire well beyond the kitchen. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
How long will the clean take?
It takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
The process
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Ashurst Wood.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.