East Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hankham, East Sussex
Kitchen extract cleaning in Hankham from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Hankham
The ducts are where most of the grease hides. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Any section we can’t reach is recorded on the report and extra access panels can be added. If you have an extract that no longer clears the smoke and a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate, we can put it right. For TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Hankham, you get one team and one number for every site, wherever you are in East Sussex.
What can be cleaned depends on what can be reached. Sections without access panels are recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted so they’re cleaned next time.
In a small place like Hankham, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
A written report with photos 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.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Hankham
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. Once it cools inside the ductwork, it condenses onto every surface it touches, building a layer that gets thicker with every service. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
School kitchens, at schools like Hankham Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Comparing quotes
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of insurance
- Whether they recommend a next date
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
- The number of sites or systems
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
FAQs for Hankham
Do you work in villages like Hankham?
Yes. Hankham is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Does the sea air around Hankham make a difference to kitchen extract cleaning?
It can. Being within about 3 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Hankham than inland. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
The clean is done when the kitchen isn’t cooking, so evenings, overnight, early mornings and weekends are all options. We need the equipment switched off and cooled first.
How long will the clean take?
It takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. The survey tells us how long your system will need.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
We clean to BESA TR19® Grease as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, with certificates issued through the BESCA portal. We’ve been trading since 2009.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Hankham?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before any work starts.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Hankham
Sea air reaches Hankham, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. Look up Hankham on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around Hankham, up to about a mile and a half out. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. The fire and rescue service for Hankham is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Eastbourne District General Hospital (about 2.9 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Where a hall near St Luke's Church, or anywhere in Hankham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Hankham and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Brighton is in our area too, about 19 miles from Hankham.
Our technicians cover all of BN24 for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane, and we cover them all for kitchen extract cleaning. Other places close to Hankham include Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hankham
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Red Lion pub and Causeway School. The nearest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Leave it or put it right?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Blocked filters and narrowed ducts slow the airflow, leaving the kitchen hot and smoky, while the fan works harder to move less air. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next. It’s simpler to plan the work at Hankham now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hankham
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We are fully insured
- In business since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
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 the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. Somewhere like Hankham, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- 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.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system 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
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
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.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Drips, odours and fan noise often mean grease is building, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.