West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
West Itchenor kitchen extract cleaning
We cover West Itchenor for TR19 Grease cleaning of complete kitchen extract systems, from canopy to discharge. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
Kitchen extract cleaning in West Itchenor
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. The sign-off is a TR19 certificate with a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If you have an extract that no longer clears the smoke and a kitchen taken over without any extract records, we can put it right, from plenums and filters, canopies and hoods and vertical risers onwards. Extraction cleaning, hood cleaning and TR19 duct cleaning all end up in the same place: a system that’s clean inside, not just on the surface, and a certificate that proves it.
Most kitchens in West Itchenor fall into one of BESA’s three bands: every 3 months for 12–16 hours, every 6 months for 6–12 hours and every 12 months for 2–6 hours, with grease readings setting the real interval.
In a small place like West Itchenor, 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.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in West Itchenor
If there’s a fire and the extract hasn’t been cleaned, the paperwork becomes the problem. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and may reduce or refuse a claim without it. A current certificate is far easier to produce than an explanation. In a place like West Itchenor, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A duct that’s holed or coming apart
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in West Itchenor
- Plenums and filters
- Discharge points
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
Kitchen extracts in West Itchenor
Sea air reaches West Itchenor, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency records include about 4 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of West Itchenor. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. In West Itchenor, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Nicholas' Church or elsewhere in West Itchenor, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide kitchen extract cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in West Itchenor and the rest of West Sussex. West Itchenor is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Portsmouth, about 9 miles from West Itchenor.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Whether your site is on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out kitchen extract cleaning in Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
What’s near West Itchenor
For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, about 2.9 miles north. A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near West Itchenor include Pilsey Island.
Common questions in West Itchenor
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in West Itchenor during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Around West Itchenor, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
Does coastal air change anything about kitchen extract cleaning in West Itchenor?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in West Itchenor than inland. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in West Itchenor?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
The whole system: the canopy, the plenum behind the filters, the filters, horizontal ducts, vertical risers, the fan and the discharge, plus attenuators where fitted. Anything we can’t reach is recorded on the report.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
Strictly, the legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, not from TR19. TR19 is the industry benchmark for meeting that duty in a kitchen extract, and an insurer may refuse or reduce a claim without it.
What accreditations do you hold?
As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, our work sits within an independently audited scheme. We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 too, and we’re fully insured.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
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What else we do in West Itchenor
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to West Itchenor can be planned properly.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Keep the TR19 certificate and photo report in the maintenance log
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
Every clean ends with a photo report. 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.
Report drips, smells or a noisy fan early. Grease dripping from the canopy, a burning smell or a fan that sounds rough are all signs of build-up, and a grease thickness test can confirm it.
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in West Itchenor?
How fast grease builds up depends mostly on how long the kitchen cooks each day. Under BESA guidance, heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means a clean at least every 3 months, moderate use every 6 months and light use every 12. They are minimums: measured grease levels set the real interval.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Richard's Hospital about 5 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Questions to ask before booking
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
What the work involves, part by part
Ductwork and risers
Horizontal runs collect grease as the air slows and cools. Each run is cleaned through its access panels, recording any that cannot be reached.
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.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in West Itchenor
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.