West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Balcombe
For TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Balcombe, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Balcombe
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Send a few pictures of the canopy and filters when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will come back with a fixed price for the work in Balcombe, typically within one working day. If you’re dealing with an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs, we can help. Canopy cleaning, extract cleaning and duct cleaning are often used to mean the same thing, but a proper TR19® clean in Balcombe covers all of it, from the hood to the fan.
Access decides how thorough a clean can be. Where a duct run has no panels, we say so on the report and can fit new ones.
In a village or hamlet like Balcombe, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Balcombe (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It doesn’t solve:
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
FAQs for Balcombe
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Balcombe?
Kitchens in Balcombe are inspected by Mid Sussex council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Balcombe in the summer holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Balcombe. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
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. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. If pictures aren’t enough, we will survey first.
When do you clean the extract?
The clean is done when the kitchen isn’t cooking, so evenings, overnight, early mornings and weekends are all options. We need the equipment switched off and cooled first.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the kitchen extract cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Balcombe.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Balcombe
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The scale of the work
- Site rules, permits and inductions
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Why act early in Balcombe
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in Balcombe as everywhere else, and a greasy canopy or dripping filters will not go unnoticed. A clean extract is one less thing to worry about on the day. In a small place like Balcombe, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Balcombe
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We diagnose before we treat
Balcombe kitchens: local notes
Balcombe is about 31 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Balcombe. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Mary or anywhere around Balcombe, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. For kitchens close to Balcombe station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. 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 Balcombe, about 4.9 miles south.
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH17, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites. Balcombe is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Brighton, around 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: RH17. You’ll find streets such as London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. With the B2036 close by, Balcombe is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Other places close to Balcombe include Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Balcombe
Balcombe has its own railway station: Balcombe station. A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
You leave with a date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date is not missed.
Book the next clean before the last one runs out. BESA guidance links the minimum interval to daily cooking hours, so a change in hours may mean a change in interval, and grease readings will show it.
What the work involves, part by part
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Canopy and plenum
Whether it’s one hood or a long island canopy, each section is cleaned and photographed before and after.