West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Bilsham
Kitchen extract cleaning in Bilsham from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
Kitchen extract cleaning in Bilsham, done properly
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 can’t reach is recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted. The work covers extract fans, horizontal duct runs and discharge points, and the jobs we see most are grease drips onto cooking equipment and a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, in Bilsham it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
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 Bilsham, 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.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Bilsham
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How easy every part is to reach
- The number of sites or systems
- The scale of the work
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Common problems we fix in Bilsham
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. The grease filters stop some, never all of it.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Poor airflow at the canopy
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Bilsham Chapel or elsewhere in Bilsham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Why deal with it now?
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in Bilsham as everywhere else, and they look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment, extraction included. Keeping the extract clean helps the whole kitchen pass muster. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Bilsham rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
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. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Bilsham
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
How the job changes from site to site
Grease filters
Baffle filters are cleaned as part of every TR19 clean, and put back so they seat correctly. We will tell you if any need replacing.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In a care home or hospital, the kitchen may cook every day of the year. Cleans are planned between meals or overnight, so residents and patients aren’t disturbed.
The process
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. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Bilsham run smoothly.
- 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.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
You leave with a date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. We can put the system on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly plan, so the date isn’t missed.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Bilsham
The coast is only about 2 miles from Bilsham. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency records include about 5 pubs and bars in and around Bilsham, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Bilsham. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
School kitchens, at schools like Yapton CE Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (about 2.8 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Bilsham and the rest of West Sussex. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby (20 miles or so).
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Near you in Bilsham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Felpham Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Bilsham includes WWT Arundel.
Bilsham questions
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Bilsham out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Bilsham, the Food Standards Agency lists about 6 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Bilsham?
Kitchens in Bilsham are inspected by Arun 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.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
Every part the air passes through, as far as access allows. Where there are not enough access panels to reach a section, it’s recorded, and we can fit new ones.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Many insurers ask for proof of regular cleaning to TR19, and many policies require it. Without proof, a claim can be refused or reduced, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
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.