East Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen Extract Cleaning in Icklesham
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Icklesham. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Different parts, different methods
Grease filters
Gaps around filters let fat through to the duct. Each filter is checked as it goes back in, and flag any that don’t.
Extract fan and discharge
The fan pulls the air through the whole system, and grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned as part of the TR19 clean.
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Icklesham
Every time food is cooked, warm vapour carries fat up into the extract. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That layer will burn, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. The work covers horizontal duct runs, extract fans and plenums and filters, and the jobs we see most are an extract that no longer clears the smoke and a kitchen taken over without any extract records. Most calls from Icklesham come after an insurer, an EHO or a fire officer asks to see the last TR19 certificate. Either way, the answer is the same: a proper clean and the paperwork to match.
BESA sets minimum intervals by hours of cooking a day: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and yearly for light use, adjusted by what the grease readings show.
In a small place like Icklesham, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Icklesham (TN36)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Icklesham
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Icklesham?
That is Rother council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Icklesham. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Is kitchen extract cleaning any different in a coastal place like Icklesham?
It can. Salt air reaches Icklesham, which is within about 3 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Many insurers ask for proof of regular cleaning to TR19, and many policies require it. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Is Icklesham in your area?
Yes. We cover Icklesham and across East Sussex, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, while long runs and tall risers take longer and may need more than one visit. Your quote says how long to expect.
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Wash or exchange the filters often
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. That is part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. It will not replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Icklesham
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- What state the system is in
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: 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, and that is where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Why it’s worth doing now in Icklesham
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 Icklesham now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Photo reports with every job
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
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Also in Icklesham
Kitchen extract cleaning in Icklesham: the local picture
The coast is only about 3 miles from Icklesham. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. It’s Rother council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Icklesham. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Icklesham is covered by 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.
Historic houses near Icklesham, such as Lamb House about 3.7 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Where a hall near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Icklesham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN36, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 25 miles away.
Kitchen extract cleaning in TN36 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Icklesham
The nearest railway station is Winchelsea station, roughly 2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
How the visit works
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. The timing of a visit to Icklesham is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- 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, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Icklesham
Hours of cooking are the biggest factor. BESA guidance sets minimum cleaning intervals of every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours, and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. They are minimums: measured grease levels set the real interval.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
School kitchens, at schools like Icklesham Church of England Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Questions to ask before booking
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them