West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Danehill
Kitchen extract cleaning in Danehill from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- A grease trap that needs emptying
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Danehill
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Send a few photos of the canopy and filters when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will come back with a fixed price for the work in Danehill, normally within one working day. The work covers canopies and hoods, discharge points and horizontal duct runs, and common reasons people get in touch are missing paperwork after a change of operator and a system with no record of a TR19 clean. Some call it canopy cleaning, others extract cleaning or duct cleaning, but a proper TR19® clean in Danehill covers all of it, from the hood to the fan.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so we look at the menu as well as the opening hours when we suggest the next date.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Danehill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extract cleaning in Danehill: the local picture
The FSA’s data shows about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Danehill. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kitchens in Danehill get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Fire safety in Danehill falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Princess Royal Hospital is the nearest hospital to Danehill, about 4.8 miles south-west. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Priest House is about 4 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Danehill Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Danehill, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Danehill, kitchen extract cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
All of RH17 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages and nearby roads. We also cover Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Danehill
Danehill’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
A TR19 certificate notes the date, the location and the technician. Keep it in the maintenance log with your fire risk assessment, so it’s to hand when an insurer, fire officer or EHO asks.
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.
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What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one, and we clear up before we go. Somewhere as small as Danehill, 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.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School kitchens can look lightly used but still need a TR19 clean at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. Holidays make it simple to schedule.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease that reaches the fan coats the blades and the housing. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned as part of the TR19 clean.
Why it’s worth doing now in Danehill
If your kitchen in Danehill is past its cleaning date, it’s worth booking now. It takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system, and we fit around your opening hours. Every extra month adds grease. In a small place like Danehill, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What you get with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Questions from Danehill
Which fire service covers Danehill?
That’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Which environmental health team covers Danehill?
Kitchens in Danehill are inspected by Wealden 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.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
TR19 isn’t written into law, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. We will recommend a date after measuring the grease.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What information do you need?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Danehill
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.