West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Ditchling kitchen extract cleaning
One call covers kitchen extract cleaning in Ditchling: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
Why act early in Ditchling
Leaving the clean until the next refit does not make the grease go away. Over time, soft grease bakes into a harder, thicker crust, and that takes more work to shift. Regular cleans keep each visit shorter. In a place like Ditchling, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Fully insured
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
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Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Ditchling
Not sure when the extract was last cleaned, or by whom? Just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with pictures of the canopy and filters, and we will come back with a fixed price for the work in Ditchling, typically within one working day. We are often asked to deal with an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history, on horizontal duct runs, extract fans and canopies and hoods. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Ditchling start: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
In a small place like Ditchling, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Ditchling (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Ditchling kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 5 bars, pubs and nightclubs across Ditchling and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Ditchling sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. In Ditchling, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Lewes council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as The Dene Hospital (about 3.8 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Ditchling is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN6, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too, around 6 miles away.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. We cover sites on High Street, The Twitten and Charlton Gardens and nearby roads. Other places close to Ditchling include Keymer (1 mile west), Westmeston (1 mile south), Hassocks (1 mile west), Clayton (2 miles south-west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ditchling
Around Ditchling, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Downlands Community School and The Bull Hotel and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, about 1.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (less than half a mile west) and The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
What we are called out for in Ditchling
Hours of cooking are the biggest factor. BESA guidance sets minimum cleaning intervals of every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours, and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings can show a kitchen needs cleaning sooner.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
Church and community hall kitchens, near Ditchling Unitarian Chapel or anywhere around Ditchling, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether they recommend a next date
Ditchling questions
Which environmental health team covers Ditchling?
In Ditchling, it’s Lewes 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.
Can the work in Ditchling be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Ditchling does not have to lose a day’s trading. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can you quote from photos?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Multi-site and managed buildings
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 send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Towns and villages near Ditchling
What else we do in Ditchling
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
Every clean ends with a photo report. It shows the system before and after, part by part, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. A daily wipe is not a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Ditchling knowing what to expect.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, 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.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Clear the space around the work
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.