West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Crabtree
Need kitchen extract cleaning in Crabtree? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Grease smells coming from the extract
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Crabtree
Cooking sends fat-laden vapour into the canopy with every service. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That layer will burn, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. If you have a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and an extract that no longer clears the smoke, we can put it right. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Crabtree? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Crabtree: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
Somewhere as small as Crabtree, 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.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Crabtree
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Crabtree and across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
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Common problems we fix in Crabtree
In Crabtree, as anywhere, grease gathers where the air slows down: 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.
Clients usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Tyes Place is about 4.3 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
What your quote should include
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they recommend a next date
What happens on the day
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. Somewhere like Crabtree, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and send you a fixed quote.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
Kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A canopy that is too small or a system that was badly designed
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
What happens if it’s left?
Leaving the clean until the next refit doesn’t make the grease go away. Fat that was soft and easy to remove hardens with heat and time, and that takes more work to shift. Regular cleans keep each visit shorter. In a place like Crabtree, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why Crabtree businesses choose us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- We are fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Grease, kitchens and Crabtree
Crabtree is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Kitchens in Crabtree get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Old Church House the Glebe or elsewhere in Crabtree, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. School kitchens, at schools like Newells Preparatory School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Crabtree 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. Crabtree is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (14 miles or so).
Every address in RH13 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Kitchen extract cleaning is available to premises on Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill and nearby roads. Other places close to Crabtree include Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Crabtree
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Leonardslee and the streets around them. Crabtree’s nearest station is Horsham station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Part by part
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. Those are among the points where we take readings before and after, so the report shows the difference.
Grease filters
Gaps around filters let fat through to the duct. Each filter is checked as it goes back in, and flag any that do not.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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 give you a fixed quote.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Crabtree: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Crabtree?
Kitchens in Crabtree are inspected by Horsham council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you work at weekends in Crabtree?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Crabtree needn’t be disturbed. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
We clean to BESA TR19® Grease as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, with certificates issued through the BESCA portal. We’ve been trading since 2009.