West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Walberton kitchen extract cleaning
For kitchen extract cleaning in Walberton, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Walberton
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract systems since 2009. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. If you have an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer and an extract that has never been cleaned to TR19, we can put it right. People looking for “duct cleaning near me” in Walberton usually mean the kitchen extract, and that’s our main job: the whole run from hood to roof, cleaned to TR19® Grease.
Kitchens that fry and grill hardest need the most frequent cleans, so we look at the menu as well as the opening hours when we suggest the next date.
In a small place like Walberton, 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.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Walberton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Wash or exchange the filters often
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
Any section without access is marked on the report. A TR19 report should record what wasn’t cleaned as well as what was, and we can fit access panels so it’s reached next time.
Tell whoever looks after the system when something changes. Drips, odours and fan noise often mean grease is building, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Walberton: the local picture
Look up Walberton on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 5 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Walberton. Every kitchen in that count with a canopy has a full extract system, canopy to discharge, to keep clear of grease. Walberton is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Walberton get their food hygiene inspections from Arun council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
School kitchens, at schools like Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Arundel and District Hospital (about 2.5 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Walberton gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Walberton among them. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 20 miles away.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Whether your site is on The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Walberton include Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near Walberton
In Walberton, that means kitchens and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School. The closest station to Walberton is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
What we are called out for in Walberton
We often find duct sections that haven’t been cleaned since they were installed. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so nobody could get to them. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
Where a hall near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Walberton, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of insurance
Why act early in Walberton
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the fan works harder to move less air. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow. In a small place like Walberton, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
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. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
FAQs for Walberton
Do you work in villages like Walberton?
Yes. Walberton is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who inspects food businesses in Walberton?
The local authority for Walberton is Arun council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we’ll quote them together.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
TR19 isn’t written into law, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
A TR19 certificate and a photo report. Certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report shows before and after pictures, readings, any areas not reached and the next clean date.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How big the system is
- The condition of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- A few general shots of the system
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The postcode and the type of business
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
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What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. 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. Somewhere like Walberton, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, 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.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.