West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Southwater
One call covers kitchen extract cleaning in Southwater: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
You get a photo report after every clean. It shows the system before and after, part by part, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Southwater
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. The sign-off is a TR19 certificate with a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers plenums and filters, discharge points and extract fans, and people most often call us about missing paperwork after a change of operator and a kitchen with no current TR19 certificate. Kitchen extract cleaning, TR19 cleaning, extraction cleaning: whatever you call it, in Southwater it means the same thing to us: the whole system, cleaned and certificated.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, so that’s where most of the work in Southwater goes.
In a smaller place like Southwater, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Southwater (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Also near Southwater
What else we do in Southwater
Leave it or put it right?
Environmental health officers inspect food businesses, in Southwater 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. A site near Southwater that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- Every job surveyed first
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fully insured
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Southwater
There are about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 4 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Southwater, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every kitchen in that count with a canopy has a full extract system, canopy to discharge, to keep clear of grease. Southwater is covered by 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. In Southwater, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Horsham Hospital about 3.2 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Holy Innocents Church or elsewhere in Southwater, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH13, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Southwater is one of them. We also work in Brighton, about 16 miles from Southwater.
All of RH13 is within our area for kitchen extract cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Kitchen extract cleaning is available to premises on Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road and nearby roads. We also cover Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Around Southwater
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Lintot pub and The Doyle School of Design and Technology, among other places. Southwater’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Southwater includes Knepp Wildland.
What we are called out for in Southwater
A kitchen in Southwater builds up grease in the same places as any other: long horizontal runs, bends, the base of risers and around the fan. Cooler sections of duct collect the most.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
For schools such as Southwater Infant Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Southwater: your questions answered
Which fire service covers Southwater?
That is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you work overnight in Southwater?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
You receive a TR19 certificate and a photo report. Certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report includes before and after pictures, grease readings and the recommended next clean date.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
How long does a kitchen extract clean take?
It takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. The survey tells us how long your system will need.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A duct that is holed or coming apart
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Southwater
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Plenums and filters
- Vertical risers
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
Managing agents and facilities teams in Southwater
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
How the visit works
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 as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Your opening hours decide when we come to Southwater, not ours.
- You send pictures or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.