West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Poling
Kitchen extract cleaning across Poling and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Poling
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: 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. Typical jobs include an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19 and heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs, on canopies and hoods, plenums and filters and discharge points. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Poling? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
A kitchen running fryers and chargrills all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly steams and boils, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
Somewhere as small as Poling, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Poling (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Poling run smoothly.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Poling
In Poling, as anywhere, grease gathers where the air slows down: in long flat runs, at bends and changes of direction, and in the fan housing. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Zachary Merton Hospital (about 2.1 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price is fixed
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
You leave with a date for the next clean, based on your cooking hours and the grease we measured. A 3, 6 or 12-monthly maintenance plan keeps it on track, so the date isn’t missed.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. It will not replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
What affects the quote in Poling
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
- The times the site is available
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 unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Why it’s worth doing now in Poling
There’s no law that names TR19, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 still applies. It puts a duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping extract grease under control. Cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve done it. It’s simpler to plan the work at Poling now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
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 we start.
Why Poling businesses choose us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Every job surveyed first
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A canopy that’s too small or a system that was badly designed
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
Part by part
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. Cleans are done after close, overnight or before opening.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease that reaches the fan coats the blades and the housing. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned as part of the TR19 clean.
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Poling
Does coastal air change anything about kitchen extract cleaning in Poling?
It can. Poling is within about 3 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Who inspects food businesses in Poling?
In Poling, it’s Arun council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. Your quote says how long to expect.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
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.
Do you cover Poling?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Poling.
Grease, kitchens and Poling
Poling is within about 3 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. There are about 9 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 4 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Poling, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every kitchen in that count with a canopy has a full extract system, canopy to discharge, to keep clear of grease. It’s Arun council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Poling. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Ecclesden Manor, about 2 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Poling; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. For schools such as The Littlehampton Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Poling and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 17 miles from Poling.
Every address in BN18 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Poling
For rail, the closest station is Arundel station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.