East Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Chuck Hatch kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning for Chuck Hatch, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Chuck Hatch
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. Anything out of reach is noted in the report, and new panels can be fitted. The work covers vertical risers, extract fans and horizontal duct runs, and common reasons people get in touch are extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19. For TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Chuck Hatch, you get one team and one number for every site, wherever you are in East Sussex.
A clean in Chuck Hatch covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can 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.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Chuck Hatch and across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
What we’re called out for in Chuck Hatch
In Chuck Hatch, as anywhere, grease gathers where the air slows down: long horizontal runs, bends, the base of risers and around the fan. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Bassetts Manor is about 2.9 miles north), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they’re fully insured
- When the next visit should be, and why
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something 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 will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. 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.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, giving you before and after readings alongside the photos. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
How the visit works
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Chuck Hatch.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- 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, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
Related advice
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
The plenum is out of sight behind the filters, so it’s easy to forget. With the filters out, the plenum is scraped and degreased.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Losing a service isn’t an option for most restaurants and pubs. Overnight and weekend cleans keep the kitchen trading, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
Also near Chuck Hatch
Also in Chuck Hatch
When it’s something else
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning will not do:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
Kitchen extracts in Chuck Hatch
The fire and rescue service for Chuck Hatch is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. About 30 miles out from central London, Chuck Hatch is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Crowborough War Memorial Hospital about 3.1 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Chuck Hatch gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Chuck Hatch is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for kitchen extract cleaning. Brighton is in our area too, around 20 miles away.
Here we cover the TN7 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chuck Hatch
The closest station to Chuck Hatch is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
FAQs for Chuck Hatch
Which fire authority looks after Chuck Hatch?
Chuck Hatch is in the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Chuck Hatch?
In Chuck Hatch, it’s Wealden council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. As a guide, it takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
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. Any part without access is noted.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
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.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.