West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Balls Cross
Kitchen extract cleaning for Balls Cross, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Balls Cross
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, 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 extra access panels can be added. The work covers extract fans, vertical risers and plenums and filters, and common reasons people get in touch are fat running down the canopy edge and cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey. For TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Balls Cross, one call covers the survey, the clean and the paperwork, wherever you are in West Sussex.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and the same readings after the clean show the result.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos 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.
- Place
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Somewhere as small as Balls Cross, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by pictures or a visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
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Kitchen extract cleaning around Balls Cross
Fire safety in Balls Cross falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Balls Cross, about 39 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Petworth House is about 2.9 miles south), access may need planning.
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Sites in Balls Cross get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
We work across GU28 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Balls Cross
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Balls Cross
When the building owner and the occupier are different, 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.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Balls Cross
How fast grease builds up depends mostly on how long the kitchen cooks each day. Under BESA guidance, heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means a clean at least every 3 months, moderate use every 6 months and light use every 12. They are minimums: measured grease levels set the real interval.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere in Balls Cross, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a survey comes first
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Balls Cross
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The condition we find in the survey
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
When something else is needed
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A grease trap that needs emptying
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Balls Cross
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Balls Cross
Is Balls Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Balls Cross is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Balls Cross?
Kitchens in Balls Cross are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
Everything from canopy to discharge: the canopy, the plenum behind the filters, the filters, horizontal ducts, vertical risers, the fan and the discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Anything we cannot reach is recorded on the report.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many insurers require TR19 cleaning, and may refuse or reduce a claim without proof, so keep every certificate.
Can you quote from pictures?
In many cases, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Leave it or put it right?
A clogged extract does not 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. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- We’re fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.