Brighton and Hove · Kitchen extract cleaning
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Whitehawk
Kitchen extract cleaning for Whitehawk and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
Kitchen extract cleaning in Whitehawk
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers plenums and filters, discharge points and extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are years of baked-on grease in the ducts and an inspection that picked up a dirty extract. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Whitehawk? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, with a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Grease that collects out of sight, behind the filters and along the duct, is what insurers and fire officers worry about, which is why a TR19® clean in Whitehawk goes well beyond the canopy.
Kitchens around a place like Whitehawk are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what kitchen extract cleaning will not do:
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- Fat blocking the kitchen drains
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Whitehawk
- Canopies and hoods
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Discharge points
FAQs for Whitehawk
Can you get to a site in Whitehawk?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Whitehawk is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Whitehawk?
Whitehawk is in the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you clean the whole extract system or just the canopy?
A TR19 Grease clean covers the full extract route, not just the canopy. That means canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge, reached through access panels where needed.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What accreditations do you hold?
Our work is to BESA TR19® Grease, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, and certificates go through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. We have been trading since 2009.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
When do you clean the extract?
The clean is done when the kitchen isn’t cooking, working evenings, overnight or at weekends to suit you. Equipment needs to be off and cool before we start.
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, 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. Around Whitehawk, access is typically simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- 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.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
What affects the quote in Whitehawk
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
Kitchen extract cleaning in Whitehawk: the local picture
The coast is only about 1 mile from Whitehawk. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Look up Whitehawk on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 473 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 91 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Whitehawk. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. It’s Brighton and Hove council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Whitehawk. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Where a hall near St Cuthman's, or anywhere in Whitehawk, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Whitehawk is Royal Sussex County Hospital, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Whitehawk to the outskirts, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Whitehawk is one of 30 towns, villages and districts in Brighton and Hove we cover for kitchen extract cleaning.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Whether your site is on Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Whitehawk, we cover Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Whitehawk
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School, among other places. The closest station to Whitehawk is Brighton station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Do you need kitchen extract cleaning in Whitehawk?
Grease in an extract starts as vapour. Once it cools inside the ductwork, it condenses onto every surface it touches, building a layer that gets thicker with every service. Filters catch some of it, but never all.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- Missing paperwork after a change of operator
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
Bursars and site managers at schools such as City Academy Whitehawk tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Run the extract fan throughout cooking
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
Every clean ends with a photo report. It shows the system before and after, part by part, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Run the extract whenever the kitchen is cooking. Cooking with the extract off lets grease and heat settle in the canopy, and the next clean has more to do.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Brighton and Hove. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.