West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Plaistow, West Sussex
Need kitchen extract cleaning in Plaistow? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Kitchen extract cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Plaistow
Across Plaistow, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. At the finish there’s a TR19 certificate and a before and after photo report. If you have rancid smells from grease in the duct and a system with no record of a TR19 clean, we can put it right, from plenums and filters, extract fans and canopies and hoods onwards. Some call it canopy cleaning, others extract cleaning or duct cleaning, but a proper TR19® clean in Plaistow covers all of it, from the hood to the fan.
A clean in Plaistow covers the canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers and fan, then record anything that couldn’t be reached.
For a kitchen in or near Plaistow, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Give the canopy a daily wipe
After cleaning, we re-test the same points we measured at the start, giving you before and after readings alongside the photos. Your TR19 certificate is then issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
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.
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
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 on a regular cycle.
Why act early in Plaistow
An overdue clean in Plaistow is best dealt with now rather than after the next inspection. The job takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one, and we fit around your opening hours. Waiting only adds grease and risk. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Plaistow is calmer for everyone.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why us?
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
Nearby places to Plaistow
What else we do in Plaistow
Kitchen extract cleaning in Plaistow: the local picture
At about 36 miles from central London, Plaistow sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Plaistow is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Holy Trinity Church or anywhere around Plaistow, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Plaistow and the rest of West Sussex. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. We also work in Guildford, around 12 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for kitchen extract cleaning: RH14. Whether your site is on The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Plaistow, we cover Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
Near you in Plaistow
Open spaces near Plaistow include Shillinglee Lake.
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
The plenum is out of sight behind the filters, so it’s easy to forget. With the filters out, the plenum is scraped and degreased.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens often cook for long hours, frying and grilling, which can put them in BESA’s 3 or 6-monthly bands. We clean after close or before opening.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Plaistow and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
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Questions from Plaistow
Is Plaistow within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Plaistow included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Plaistow?
Food hygiene inspections in Plaistow are carried out by Chichester council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Grease in an extract is a known fire risk, which is why many insurers require TR19 cleaning. Our certificate and photo report give you that evidence.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What accreditations do you hold?
Our work is to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, and certificates go through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. Then call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What affects the quote in Plaistow
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The number of sites or systems
- How big the system is
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.