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Kitchen extraction cleaning in Chithurst
Need kitchen extract cleaning in Chithurst? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
Kitchen extract cleaning in Chithurst
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. We are often asked to deal with stale cooking odours from the system and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction, on canopies and hoods, plenums and filters and vertical risers. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, it’s the job we do every week across Hampshire.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, so that’s where most of the work in Chithurst goes.
For a kitchen in or near Chithurst, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Chithurst (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- An undersized canopy or fan
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Chithurst
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Chithurst?
A lot of duct grease gets there because the filters let it through. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and it doesn’t stop until it reaches the fan.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Grease smells coming from the extract
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Cowdray House is about 3.1 miles east), access may need planning.
Before you book anyone
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
Every clean ends with a photo report. Before and after pictures show each part of the system, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. A daily wipe isn’t a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Chithurst
In Chithurst, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Chithurst falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Stedham Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Midhurst Community Hospital about 2.9 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Chithurst and the rest of Hampshire. Chithurst is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (18 miles or so).
All of GU31 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. If your site is just outside Chithurst, we cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Chithurst
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Keeper's Arms Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, roughly 4.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
What happens on the day
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, 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 Chithurst, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
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, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
What affects the quote in Chithurst
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- How big the system is
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
- How easy every part is to reach
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
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What happens if it’s left?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Heavy build-up takes longer to remove than regular cleans. It’s simpler to plan the work at Chithurst now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Why Chithurst businesses choose us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We diagnose before we treat
- In business since 2009
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Chithurst
Can you work in Chithurst outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Chithurst doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Chithurst?
That is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.