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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Muddles Green
For TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge in Muddles Green, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
Commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Muddles Green
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and each part collects grease. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. If you are dealing with grease drips onto cooking equipment and an inspection that picked up a dirty extract, we can put it right. For TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Muddles Green, one call covers the survey, the clean and the paperwork.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, which is why a TR19® clean in Muddles Green goes well beyond the canopy.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Muddles Green (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Muddles Green
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Muddles Green. Wherever food is cooked under a canopy, the extract above it gathers grease and needs cleaning on a schedule. Food hygiene inspections in Muddles Green are the job of Wealden council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Muddles Green is covered by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church or elsewhere in Muddles Green, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Chiddingly Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Muddles Green is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Muddles Green, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, Muddles Green included. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 15 miles from Muddles Green.
We cover every part of BN8 for kitchen extract cleaning and the streets around it. Kitchen extract cleaning is available to premises on Scraper's Hill and Muddles Green and nearby roads. We also cover Hale Green (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile north-east), Burlow (2 miles north-east), Lions Green (3 miles north) and Horam (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Near you in Muddles Green
In Muddles Green, that means kitchens and buildings near The Six Bells Public House. The closest station to Muddles Green is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
When it’s something else
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
Different parts, different methods
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.
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.
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Muddles Green?
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. Those are minimums, and grease readings can show a kitchen needs cleaning sooner.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Hellingly Hospital Railway about 2.6 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What insurance they carry
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Muddles Green.
- 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.
- 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
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Why deal with it now?
Any food business in Muddles Green can expect visits from the council’s environmental health officers, and a greasy canopy or dripping filters will not go unnoticed. A clean extract is one less thing to worry about on the day. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Muddles Green rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
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’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Muddles Green businesses choose us
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Trading since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The condition of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- A few general shots of the system
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
Questions from Muddles Green
Which council inspects kitchens in Muddles Green?
That’s Wealden council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Muddles Green. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you get to a site in Muddles Green?
Yes. Muddles Green is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What’s the right cleaning interval for a kitchen extract?
The minimum is set by BESA guidance on daily use, from 3-monthly to 12-monthly. Kitchens that fry or grill a lot may need cleaning sooner, which grease thickness testing will show.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
When do you clean the extract?
Out of hours: evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. We need the equipment cool, and we leave the kitchen ready to cook.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.