West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Sidlesham, West Sussex
TR19 grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge for Sidlesham, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
Kitchen extract cleaning in Sidlesham, done properly
The ducts are where most of the grease hides. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Anything out of reach is noted in the report, and new panels can be fitted. The work covers extract fans, plenums and filters and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are missing paperwork after a change of operator and heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
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.
Work in a small place like Sidlesham starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Sidlesham
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The times the site is available
- The scale of the work
Putting the work off seldom saves money. 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, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
How the visit works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system, and we clear up before we go. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Sidlesham.
- We survey the system first, from your pictures and details or on a site visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
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FAQs for Sidlesham
Is kitchen extract cleaning any different in a coastal place like Sidlesham?
It can. Salt air reaches Sidlesham, which is within about 1 mile of the coast, and it speeds up rust. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Can you get to a site in Sidlesham?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Sidlesham is covered. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
Short systems are done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. We will tell you how long when we quote.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve dealt with extract grease.
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.
Can you quote from photos?
Often, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A duct that’s holed or coming apart
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
Behind the grease filters sits the plenum, which daily cleaning never reaches. We take the filters out and clean the plenum and housing thoroughly.
Extract fan and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to cut noise, and they hold grease. We clean what can be reached and note anything that cannot.
Places near Sidlesham
Other services in Sidlesham
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Sidlesham
Sea air reaches Sidlesham, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. There are about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Sidlesham, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Wherever food is cooked under a canopy, the extract above it gathers grease and needs cleaning on a schedule. Sidlesham sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Where a hall near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, or anywhere in Sidlesham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Richard's Hospital (about 4.7 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Sidlesham or further out, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Sidlesham is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 13 miles away.
All of PO20 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane, all of which we cover for kitchen extract cleaning. Sidlesham sits on or near the B2145, which makes travel easy for kitchen extract cleaning. Other places close to Sidlesham include Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Near you in Sidlesham
Sidlesham’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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.
When to call us in Sidlesham
Grease in an extract starts as 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.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
School kitchens, at schools like Sidlesham Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Before you book anyone
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them