East Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Etchingham
Looking for kitchen extract cleaning in Etchingham? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Grease smells coming from the extract
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Etchingham
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Send a few photos of the canopy and filters when you ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and you’ll have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in Etchingham, typically within one working day. Typical jobs include ductwork thick with old, hardened grease and a kitchen taken over without any extract records, across canopies and hoods, extract fans and vertical risers. People looking for “duct cleaning near me” in Etchingham usually mean the kitchen extract, and that’s our main job: the whole run from hood to roof, cleaned to TR19® Grease.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Etchingham: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
Work in a small place like Etchingham starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Grease, kitchens and Etchingham
Etchingham is covered by East 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. Etchingham is about 41 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary, or anywhere in Etchingham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Ticehurst House Hospital about 3.3 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Etchingham and the rest of East Sussex. Etchingham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 18 miles away.
Here we cover the TN19 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. We cover sites on High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill and nearby roads. Other places close to Etchingham include Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Around Etchingham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. There’s a railway station in Etchingham itself: Etchingham station. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. That’s part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. It will not replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Etchingham knowing what to expect.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition of the system
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
When to call us in Etchingham
A lot of duct grease gets there because the filters let it through. Filters that are bent, badly fitted, missing or left uncleaned let more fat into the plenum and duct, and from there it travels on to the fan.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
For schools such as Etchingham Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- How VAT is shown on the quote
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Why deal with it now?
A clogged extract does not only raise the fire risk. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky, while the fan works harder to move less air. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Etchingham businesses choose us
- Photo reports with every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
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Etchingham: your questions answered
Is Etchingham within the area you cover?
Yes. Etchingham is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can you come to Etchingham after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Can you quote from pictures?
Often, 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.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
That comes down mainly to daily cooking hours. 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. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
You receive a TR19 certificate and a photo report. The certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report shows before and after pictures, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.
Are you a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member?
We clean to BESA TR19® Grease as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, and certificates go through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009.