Hampshire · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in South Harting
Specialist kitchen extract cleaning for South Harting: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Kitchen duct cleaning in South Harting
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. Equipment is switched off and left to cool, the area is sheeted, and the kitchen is handed back ready to cook. We are often asked to deal with a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history and an extract that no longer clears the smoke, across canopies and hoods, horizontal duct runs and plenums and filters. People looking for “duct cleaning near me” in South Harting typically mean the kitchen extract, and that is exactly what we do: canopy to fan, to TR19® Grease.
Before we clean, we look at where the grease is: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and the same readings after the clean show the result.
Work in a small place like South Harting 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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- South Harting (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extract cleaning in South Harting: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around South Harting, up to about a mile and a half out. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. Food hygiene inspections in South Harting are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Fire safety in South Harting falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.
Historic houses near South Harting, such as Uppark about 1.2 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. For schools such as Harting CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel or elsewhere in South Harting, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For kitchen extract cleaning in and around South Harting, please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including South Harting. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Portsmouth, around 14 miles away.
All of GU31 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near South Harting
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Ship Inn. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
- Where the site is and how we reach it
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
If we couldn’t get into part of the duct, the report says so plainly. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and new access panels can be fitted so the next clean covers it.
Keep the outside of the canopy wiped and any grease cups emptied. It won’t replace a TR19 clean, but it slows what reaches the duct.
How the job changes from site to site
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School kitchens can look lightly used but still need a TR19 clean at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. School holidays are an easy time to do it.
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. We clean after close or before opening.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Extract fans
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
- Plenums and filters
Places near South Harting
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South Harting questions
Who is the fire and rescue service for South Harting?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers South Harting. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in South Harting?
The local authority for South Harting is Chichester council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
The legal duty sits in the Fire Safety Order 2005 rather than in TR19 itself. TR19 is the industry benchmark for meeting that duty in a kitchen extract, and an insurer may refuse or reduce a claim without it.
How long will the clean take?
That depends on the size of the system, the amount of grease and the number of access points. As a guide, it takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
Do you cover South Harting?
Yes. We work in South Harting and across Hampshire, within our South East and London area. To book, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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.
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.
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. If you can send photos, we can arrive in South Harting 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.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in South Harting, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.