West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Colwood
We cover Colwood for kitchen extract cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
What happens if it’s left?
Grease that is left only gets thicker. 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. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes. Planning a trip to Colwood ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What you get with us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Full insurance on every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Kitchen duct cleaning in Colwood
Think of it as a health check for the kitchen’s airways: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If you have missing paperwork after a change of operator and grease dripping from the canopy or filters, we can help. Kitchens in Colwood book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. Either way, the answer is the same: a proper clean and the paperwork to match.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Colwood: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
Somewhere as small as Colwood, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Colwood (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
Every clean ends with a photo report. Before and after photos show each part of the system, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
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 it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself 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 Colwood run smoothly.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part 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
- Move anything stored near the system
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know about parking and loading
Get a fixed quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Colwood, call 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Related advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Places near Colwood
What else we do in Colwood
When something else is needed
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It will not put right:
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
Colwood: your questions answered
Which fire service covers Colwood?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Colwood. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you work overnight in Colwood?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Colwood can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How long will the clean take?
Allow one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
The legal duty sits in the Fire Safety Order 2005 rather than in TR19 itself. TR19 is the industry benchmark for meeting that duty in a kitchen extract, and an insurer may refuse or reduce a claim without it.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Colwood?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you work in Colwood?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Colwood.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Colwood: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records list about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Colwood and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Every kitchen in that count with a canopy has a full extract system, canopy to discharge, to keep clear of grease. In Colwood, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Mid Sussex council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Colwood. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Tyes Place is about 3.4 miles north-east), access may need planning. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Colwood is The Dene Hospital, about 3.8 miles south-east.
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Colwood or further out, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Colwood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for kitchen extract cleaning. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (13 miles or so).
Work in RH17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need kitchen extract cleaning at premises on Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Around Colwood
Typical jobs here are in premises near Leonardslee, among other places. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The times the site is available
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.