West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Fishbourne, West Sussex
Kitchen extract cleaning for Fishbourne, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Fishbourne
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, scraping heavy deposits by hand before degreasing. Anything out of reach is noted in the report and extra access panels can be added. If you are dealing with a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction and grease smells coming from the extract, we can put it right, from plenums and filters, horizontal duct runs and extract fans onwards. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, in Fishbourne it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
A clean in Fishbourne covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
Around a smaller place like Fishbourne, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Fishbourne kitchens: local notes
At about 3 miles from the coast, Fishbourne is close enough for sea air to matter. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Look up Fishbourne on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 99 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 18 takeaways in and around Fishbourne, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever food is cooked under a canopy, the extract above it gathers grease and needs cleaning on a schedule. Kitchens in Fishbourne get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run a café or takeaway near Fishbourne station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Richard's Hospital about 1.9 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Sites in Fishbourne get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Fishbourne among them. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 12 miles away.
Kitchen extract cleaning in PO19 and PO18 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Fishbourne
In Fishbourne, that means kitchens and buildings near Central C of E Junior School and Bishop Luffa School. There’s a railway station in Fishbourne itself: Fishbourne station. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Fishbourne include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What a clean won’t put right
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- Blocked drains from a neglected grease trap (a separate service)
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. In a place like Fishbourne, we fit the visit around your hours.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a 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, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
Grease that’s left only gets thicker. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Heavy build-up takes longer to remove than regular cleans. A planned visit to Fishbourne fits your hours; an emergency doesn’t.
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 we start, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- In business since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
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Common problems we fix in Fishbourne
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, and the layer grows a little with every meal cooked. The grease filters stop some, never all of it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Fishbourne CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Proof of insurance
Fishbourne: your questions answered
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Fishbourne out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Fishbourne, the Food Standards Agency lists about 15 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Does the sea air around Fishbourne make a difference to kitchen extract cleaning?
It can. Salt air reaches Fishbourne, which is within about 3 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Grease in an extract is a known fire risk, which is why many insurers require TR19 cleaning. Each clean gives you a certificate and photo report to show them.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
What the work involves, part by part
Grease filters
We clean the grease filters as part of the job, and put back so they seat correctly. Damaged ones are noted on the report.
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. Both are scraped and degreased inside and out, including the filter housing.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
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 they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.