West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Sidlesham Common
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge for commercial sites in Sidlesham Common and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- An undersized canopy or fan
- Fire dampers that will not close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Canopies and hoods
- Horizontal duct runs
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Extract fans
How we handle kitchen extract cleaning in Sidlesham Common
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 grease settles in every one of them. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. If you have a system with no record of a TR19 clean and grease smells coming from the extract, we can put it right. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Sidlesham Common start: a system that’s clean inside, not just on the surface, and a certificate that proves it.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, so that is where most of the work in Sidlesham Common goes.
In a small place like Sidlesham Common, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Sidlesham Common
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Sidlesham Common?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Sidlesham Common. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can sea air affect kitchen extract cleaning in Sidlesham Common?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Sidlesham Common than inland. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
Do you work in Sidlesham Common?
Yes. We work in Sidlesham Common and across West Sussex, within our South East and London area. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
It takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
What should I send you?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
Everything from canopy to discharge: the canopy, the plenum behind the filters, the filters, horizontal ducts, vertical risers, the fan and the discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Any part without access is noted.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
Under BESA guidance, the minimum depends on how long you cook each day: every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Measured grease levels set the real interval.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Report grease drips, smells or fan noise right away
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep the baffle filters clean
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as pictures. A TR19 certificate follows, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, which slows build-up further down the system.
Grease, kitchens and Sidlesham Common
Sidlesham Common lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency records include about 3 pubs, bars and clubs across Sidlesham Common and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Food hygiene inspections in Sidlesham Common are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Sidlesham Common is St Richard's Hospital, about 3.5 miles north.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Sidlesham Common and the rest of West Sussex. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 12 miles away.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Chichester Road and Jury Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Sidlesham Common
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. Sidlesham Common’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Why act early in Sidlesham Common
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in Sidlesham Common as everywhere else, and they look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment, extraction included. Keeping the extract clean helps the whole kitchen pass muster. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why Sidlesham Common businesses choose us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How easy every part is to reach
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The site address and the type of premises
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
When to call us in Sidlesham Common
Cooking fat leaves the pan as a fine vapour. As the air cools on its way through the duct, the fat condenses and sticks, building a layer that gets thicker with every service. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham or elsewhere in Sidlesham Common, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What records you will receive afterwards
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How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Sidlesham Common knowing what to expect.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.