West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Sharpthorne
We cover Sharpthorne for TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
What a clean won’t put right
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- A broken extract fan that will not run
- A grease trap that needs emptying
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Sharpthorne
Cooking sends fat-laden vapour into the canopy with every service. It cools inside the duct and settles as a sticky film that thickens month by month. That layer will burn, and cleaning the whole system is how you keep it under control. The work covers vertical risers, extract fans and horizontal duct runs, and common reasons people get in touch are missing paperwork after a change of operator and a smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction. For TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Sharpthorne, one call covers the survey, the clean and the paperwork, wherever you are in West Sussex.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
For a kitchen in or near Sharpthorne, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How easy every part is to reach
- How big the system is
- Whether several sites go on one quote
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What we do, step by step
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 first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Sharpthorne and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give you a fixed quote.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, pictures taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Kitchen extracts in Sharpthorne
There are about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Sharpthorne, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. Environmental health officers from Mid Sussex council inspect food businesses in Sharpthorne. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for Sharpthorne is 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Margaret's Church or anywhere around Sharpthorne, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Priest House is about 0.5 miles west), access may need planning.
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH19, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. We also work in Brighton, about 17 miles from Sharpthorne.
All of RH19 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Near you in Sharpthorne
In Sharpthorne, that means kitchens and buildings near The Fox pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hedgecourt Lake.
Places near Sharpthorne
What else we do in Sharpthorne
Signs you need kitchen extract cleaning in Sharpthorne
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. That is why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Queen Victoria Hospital is the nearest hospital to Sharpthorne, about 4.5 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What insurance they carry
- What hours they’ll be on site
FAQs for Sharpthorne
Which fire service covers Sharpthorne?
Fire safety enforcement in Sharpthorne is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can you get to a site in Sharpthorne?
Yes, Sharpthorne is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Will the clean disrupt our service?
We work around your hours. Overnight, weekend and between-service cleans are all possible, so you don’t lose a service.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. As a guide, it takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise straight away
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. That is part of an honest TR19 clean, not a failing, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. It will not replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.