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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Mackerel's Common
Kitchen extract cleaning across Mackerel's Common and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Mackerel's Common
Think of it as a health check for the kitchen’s airways: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Common call-outs are for fat running down the canopy edge and a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history, across discharge points, extract fans and horizontal duct runs. Canopy cleaning, extract cleaning and duct cleaning are often used to mean the same thing, but a proper TR19® clean in Mackerel's Common covers all of it, from the hood to the fan.
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.
In a village or hamlet like Mackerel's Common, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Mackerel's Common, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
Related advice
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
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FAQs for Mackerel's Common
Who inspects food businesses in Mackerel's Common?
Food hygiene inspections in Mackerel's Common are carried out by Chichester council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Will you come out to Mackerel's Common?
Yes. Mackerel's Common is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
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 so they’re to hand when an insurer asks.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
The whole system: the canopy, the plenum behind the filters, the filters, horizontal ducts, vertical risers, the fan and the discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Anything we cannot reach is recorded on the report.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we will normally reply within one working day.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Keep grease collection points emptied
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Grease and dirty water are collected and taken off site, and equipment can be switched back on once we’ve gone.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Mackerel's Common
Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in Mackerel's Common. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. At about 37 miles from central London, Mackerel's Common sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
Where a hall near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Mackerel's Common, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Mackerel's Common and the rest of West Sussex. Mackerel's Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 14 miles from Mackerel's Common.
We cover every part of the RH14 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Close by, we work in Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Around Mackerel's Common
Mackerel's Common’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4.8 miles south-east of the centre. The countryside around Mackerel's Common includes The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
When to call us in Mackerel's Common
A kitchen in Mackerel's Common builds up grease in the same places as any other: long horizontal runs, bends, the base of risers and around the fan. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Petworth House is about 4.6 miles south-west), access may need planning.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Part by part
Grease filters
Filters need cleaning far more often than the duct, and a filter exchange service can take that off your hands. Keeping them clean helps the rest of the system stay cleaner.
Canopy and plenum
Whether it’s one hood or a long island canopy, each section is cleaned and photographed before and after.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in Mackerel's Common
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How many systems or sites are involved
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
For kitchen extract cleaning in Mackerel's Common, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.