West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in East Ashling
Kitchen extract cleaning in East Ashling from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
Kitchen duct cleaning in East Ashling
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. Any section we cannot reach is recorded on the report and extra access panels can be added. If you are dealing with a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction and proof of cleaning requested by an insurer, we can help, from horizontal duct runs, vertical risers and discharge points onwards. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and readings afterwards go into your report.
In a village or hamlet like East Ashling, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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 will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Towns and villages near East Ashling
What else we do in East Ashling
East Ashling kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of East Ashling. Wherever food is cooked under a canopy, the extract above it gathers grease and needs cleaning on a schedule. Kitchens in East Ashling get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers East Ashling. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Where a hall near Church of St Andrew, or anywhere in East Ashling, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (West Dean House is about 4 miles north-east), access may need planning. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Funtington Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the PO18 postcode area, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, East Ashling among them. We also work in Portsmouth, about 11 miles from East Ashling.
We cover every part of PO18 for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near East Ashling
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Bishop Luffa School and The Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Ashling include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
You leave with a date for the next clean, set from your daily cooking hours and the readings we took. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date isn’t missed.
Stick to the cleaning interval on the certificate. BESA guidance links the minimum interval to daily cooking hours, so a change in hours may mean a change in interval, and grease readings will show it.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
The canopy catches the vapour, and the plenum behind the filters is where it first condenses. Both are scraped and degreased inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
Ductwork and risers
Horizontal runs collect grease as the air slows and cools. We open access panels along the route and clean each section, recording any that cannot be reached.
What affects the quote in East Ashling
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
For kitchen extract cleaning in East Ashling, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
FAQs for East Ashling
Do you work overnight in East Ashling?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in East Ashling doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you cover smaller places like East Ashling?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and East Ashling is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
Strictly, the legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, not from TR19. 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 do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Can you quote from pictures?
In many cases, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What a clean will not put right
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on in East Ashling
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Canopies and hoods
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What happens on the day
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 the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Visits to a village like East Ashling are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- You send pictures 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.
- 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, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
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.