East Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
East Chiltington kitchen extract cleaning
Our technicians work in East Chiltington on kitchen extract cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to East Chiltington and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Advice
About our kitchen extract cleaning in East Chiltington
Insurers often want evidence of regular TR19 cleaning, and some may refuse or reduce a claim when it’s missing. The certificate and photo report from each clean in East Chiltington give you that record for the maintenance log. If you are dealing with a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction and grease dripping from the canopy or filters, we can put it right. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, it’s the job we do every week across East Sussex.
BESA sets minimum intervals by hours of cooking a day: every 3 months for 12–16 hours, every 6 months for 6–12 hours and every 12 months for 2–6 hours, adjusted by what the grease readings show.
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.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- East Chiltington (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem 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 can diagnose it and quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What a clean won’t put right
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we will tell you before work begins. It does not solve:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Canopies and hoods
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Vertical risers
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The scale of the work
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether several sites go on one quote
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’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The site address and the type of premises
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Common problems we fix in East Chiltington
In East Chiltington, as anywhere, grease gathers where the air slows down: in long flat runs, at bends and changes of direction, and in the fan housing. Cooler sections of duct collect the most.
Clients usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
If you run a café or takeaway near Plumpton station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
What your quote should include
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
For landlords and multi-site operators
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 across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
You get a photo report after every clean. Before and after pictures show each part of the system, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that is clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
Kitchen extract cleaning around East Chiltington
Environmental health officers from Lewes council inspect food businesses in East Chiltington. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. East Chiltington is about 40 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Plumpton Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Where a hall near The Parish Church, or anywhere in East Chiltington, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
East Chiltington is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN7 postcode area, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and East Chiltington is one of them. We also work in Brighton, around 7 miles away.
Work in BN7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around East Chiltington: Chiltington (1 mile east), Plumpton (1 mile south-west), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-west), Streat (1 mile west) and South Chailey (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near East Chiltington
Typical jobs here are in premises near Chailey School. The nearest railway station is Plumpton station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Blackcap and Malling Down.
East Chiltington: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in East Chiltington?
Kitchens in East Chiltington are inspected by Lewes council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Is East Chiltington within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and East Chiltington is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
Every part the air passes through, as far as access allows. Sections with no access are listed on the report, and extra panels can be fitted.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
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, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Will the clean disrupt our service?
We work around your hours. Overnight, weekend and between-service cleans are all possible, so you do not lose a service.
What do I get after the clean?
You get both a certificate and a photo report. Keep them in the maintenance log with the fire risk assessment, ready for your insurer or an inspection.