West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Marehill
For kitchen extract cleaning in Marehill, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
How it works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. Somewhere like Marehill, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Marehill
Few kitchens can stop cooking for a day so the extract can be cleaned. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, or during holidays where a site closes for them. With the equipment off and cool and the area sheeted, we clean and hand the kitchen back ready for the next service. The work covers horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and vertical risers, and people most often call us about missing paperwork after a change of operator and poor airflow at the canopy. Some call it canopy cleaning, others extract cleaning or duct cleaning, but in Marehill, as everywhere, the insurer wants the full system cleaned, not just the hood.
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, with grease readings setting the real interval.
In a village or hamlet like Marehill, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Marehill (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Marehill
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. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The times the site is available
- How easy every part is to reach
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease that reaches the fan coats the blades and the housing. We isolate it, open it up and degrease it.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Grills, fryers and woks send a lot of fat into the extract, and measured readings show whether the minimum interval is enough.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Marehill
Which fire service covers Marehill?
That is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Marehill?
In Marehill, it’s Horsham council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19 is the benchmark used to show extract grease is under control.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Do you cover Marehill?
Yes. Our technicians work in Marehill, within the South East and London area we cover.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning will not do:
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Marehill
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
Kitchen extract cleaning in Marehill: the local picture
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs and bars registered in Marehill and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Horsham council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Marehill. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Marehill sits within the area of West 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.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Old Place Manor is about 1.4 miles west), access may need planning. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Marehill, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Church and community hall kitchens, near Wiggonholt Church or anywhere around Marehill, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Marehill is about 10 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Marehill, we can take on kitchen extract cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Whether your site is on West Chiltington Road, Tudor Close and Kings Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Marehill include Nutbourne (1 mile north-east), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), Wiggonholt (1 mile south), West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east) and West Chiltington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south).
Around Marehill
Around Marehill, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Rising Sun Inn and the streets around them. Marehill’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Marehill includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as pictures. Your TR19 certificate is then issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Keep the fan on throughout service. Switching it off early leaves vapour to settle on the canopy and plenum, and the next clean has more to do.