East Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Wickstreet
Kitchen extract cleaning for commercial sites in Wickstreet and across East Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
Kitchen duct cleaning in Wickstreet
The canopy over the range is only the start of a kitchen extract system. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and each part collects grease. A TR19® Grease clean deals with the whole route, not only the parts on show. The work covers vertical risers, plenums and filters and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey and extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit. Searching for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning in Wickstreet? We have been cleaning kitchen extracts across the South East since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member.
The fire risk in a kitchen extract sits in the parts nobody sees: the plenum, the duct and the fan, which is why a TR19® clean in Wickstreet goes well beyond the canopy.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Wickstreet
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Towns and villages near Wickstreet
What else we do in Wickstreet
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A grease trap that needs emptying
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Wickstreet
- Extract fans
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Horizontal duct runs
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Wickstreet and across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
When to call us in Wickstreet
In Wickstreet, as anywhere, grease gathers where the air slows down: long horizontal runs, bends, the base of risers and around the fan. The cooler the duct, the more grease drops out of the air.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- An extract that has never been cleaned to TR19
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
- Stale cooking odours from the system
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Bede's Prep School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in Wickstreet
Do you work in villages like Wickstreet?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Wickstreet included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can the work in Wickstreet be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Wickstreet can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Why do insurers care about extract cleaning?
Because a dirty extract can spread a fire through a building. Many policies say the extract must be cleaned to TR19, and a claim may be reduced without proof, so keep every certificate.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19 is the benchmark used to show extract grease is under control.
What do I get after the 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.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What kitchen extract cleaning looks like in Wickstreet
Look up Wickstreet on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around Wickstreet, up to about a mile and a half out. Each one that cooks under a canopy has an extract system that collects grease and needs regular cleaning. It’s Wealden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Wickstreet. 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. Wickstreet sits within the area of East 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.
A hospital like Hellingly Hospital Railway, about 3.8 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Michelham Priory, about 1.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Wickstreet; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Wickstreet to the outskirts, kitchen extract cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and Wickstreet is one of them. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (14 miles or so).
Every address in BN26 is covered for kitchen extract cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Wickstreet include Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Wickstreet
In Wickstreet, that means kitchens and buildings near Park Mead Primary School and The Plough Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
How the job changes from site to site
Extract fan and discharge
Grease that reaches the fan coats the blades and the housing. We isolate it, open it up and degrease it.
Ductwork and risers
Horizontal runs collect grease as the air slows and cools. We open access panels along the route and clean each section, recording any that can’t be reached.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
When the clean is finished, grease readings are taken again at the same points, so you can see the difference in numbers as well as pictures. Your TR19 certificate is then issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
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.
The process
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Wickstreet.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by pictures or a visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- Canopy, plenum, filters, duct runs, risers, fan and discharge are all cleaned to TR19® Grease.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Wickstreet, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.