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TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Sedlescombe
Kitchen extract cleaning across Sedlescombe and nearby, booked around your opening hours and finished with a written report and photos.
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Stale cooking odours from the system
What a clean won’t put right
Not every problem is solved by kitchen extract cleaning, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It will not put right:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
Kitchen extract cleaning in Sedlescombe
Few kitchens can stop cooking for a day so the extract can be cleaned. Cleans are booked for evenings, overnight or weekends, or between services where the kitchen has a gap. 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 extract fans, plenums and filters and horizontal duct runs, and people most often call us about ductwork thick with old, hardened grease and rancid smells from grease in the duct. Kitchens in Sedlescombe book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. We handle the clean and the paperwork in one visit.
Most kitchens in Sedlescombe fall into one of BESA’s three bands: 3-monthly for heavy use, 6-monthly for moderate use and yearly for light use, adjusted by what the grease readings show.
In a village or hamlet like Sedlescombe, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
The report is your 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, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Sedlescombe
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Where the site is and how we reach it
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, send us:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
The kitchen is left clean and ready for the next service. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, so you can start cooking as normal.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that is clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
When to call us in Sedlescombe
What’s on the menu matters as much as how much is cooked. Frying, grilling and roasting send far more fat into the canopy than steaming or boiling, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere in Sedlescombe, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What insurance they carry
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Sedlescombe can be planned properly.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part 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
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Kitchen extracts in Sedlescombe
At about 48 miles from central London, Sedlescombe sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Food hygiene inspections in Sedlescombe are the job of Rother council’s environmental health team. 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.
For schools such as Sedlescombe CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Conquest Hospital is the nearest hospital to Sedlescombe, about 3.8 miles south.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Sedlescombe, kitchen extract cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 23 miles away.
Work in TN33 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for kitchen extract cleaning include Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Sedlescombe
For rail, the closest station is Battle station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Different parts, different methods
Ductwork and risers
Risers take the extract up through floors to roof level, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. Access panels along the riser let us clean it in sections.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Losing a service is not an option for most restaurants and pubs. We work overnight and at weekends where that suits, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
Common questions in Sedlescombe
Will you come out to Sedlescombe?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Sedlescombe included. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire authority looks after Sedlescombe?
That is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in Sedlescombe?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Many insurers ask for proof of regular cleaning to TR19, and many policies require it. Without proof, a claim can be refused or reduced, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. Most jobs take a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
No law names TR19 directly, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.
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What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.