West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Birdham kitchen extract cleaning
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for Birdham: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Stale cooking odours from the system
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. File it with the fire risk assessment and the maintenance log so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Drips, odours and fan noise often mean grease is building, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Birdham
Across Birdham, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. Common call-outs are for a kitchen taken over without any extract records and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer, on discharge points, vertical risers and canopies and hoods. Whether you call it kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning or kitchen duct cleaning, in Birdham it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
A clean in Birdham covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Birdham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Birdham
Will you come out to Birdham?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Birdham is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who inspects food businesses in Birdham?
Kitchens in Birdham 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.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
BESA guidance sets minimums by daily cooking hours: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Measured grease levels set the real interval.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Birdham: the local picture
At about 2 miles from the coast, Birdham is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Birdham. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Food hygiene inspections in Birdham are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
School kitchens, at schools like Birdham CE Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Richard's Hospital (about 4.4 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Sites in Birdham get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Birdham is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 11 miles away.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Streets in the area include Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Around Birdham
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Birdham Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fishbourne station, about 3.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Birdham includes Pilsey Island.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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How the visit works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Somewhere like Birdham, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before we start.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
When to call us in Birdham
A kitchen in Birdham builds up grease in the same places as any other: in long flat runs, at bends and changes of direction, and in the fan housing. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St James' Church, or anywhere in Birdham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What to look for in a quote
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Why deal with it now?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the fan works harder to move less air. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next. If the system at a site near Birdham fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- Full insurance on every job
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- Any permits to work or inductions
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.