West Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extraction cleaning in Wiggonholt
Professional kitchen extract cleaning in and around Wiggonholt, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Wiggonholt
Think of it as a health check for the kitchen’s airways: 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’re dealing with an inspection that picked up a dirty extract and proof of cleaning requested by an insurer, we can help. Hood cleaning is where most enquiries from Wiggonholt start: a clean that goes past the canopy into the duct and fan, backed by a certificate.
Each job starts with a look at where grease has built up: wet film or deposit thickness readings show which parts of the duct need the most attention, and the same readings after the clean show the result.
In a small place like Wiggonholt, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Wiggonholt (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The times the site is available
- The condition of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
- A few general shots of the system
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in Wiggonholt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Questions from Wiggonholt
Can the work in Wiggonholt be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Wiggonholt needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who inspects food businesses in Wiggonholt?
Kitchens in Wiggonholt are inspected by Horsham council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What paperwork comes with a kitchen extract clean?
Yes, a TR19 certificate, along with a photo report. The report lists what was cleaned, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next clean is due.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
TR19 is not written into law, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19 as the standard, and many policies require it.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 sit alongside that, and we are fully insured.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
Every part the air passes through, as far as access allows. Where there are not enough access panels to reach a section, it’s recorded, and we can fit new ones.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Many policies require TR19 cleaning, and insurers often ask to see the certificate. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A fan motor that has burnt out
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- A duct that’s holed or coming apart
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Vertical risers
- Plenums and filters
- Horizontal duct runs
- Extract fans
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
When to call us in Wiggonholt
How fast grease builds up depends mostly on how long the kitchen cooks each day. BESA guidance sets minimum cleaning intervals of every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours, and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings can show a kitchen needs cleaning sooner.
Clients normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
Parham House, about 1.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Wiggonholt; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether they’re fully insured
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
You get a photo report after every clean. 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.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that is clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Wiggonholt.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by pictures or a visit.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before any work starts.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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Part by part
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Grills, fryers and woks send a lot of fat into the extract, and measured readings show whether the minimum interval is enough.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum is out of sight behind the filters, so it’s easy to forget. With the filters out, the plenum is scraped and degreased.
Kitchen extract cleaning around Wiggonholt
There are about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around Wiggonholt, up to about a mile and a half out, 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. Kitchens in Wiggonholt get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Wiggonholt sits within the area of 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.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Wiggonholt Church or elsewhere in Wiggonholt, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Wiggonholt is about 2 miles north-west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Wiggonholt 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 photos. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 17 miles away.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for kitchen extract cleaning. Close by, we work in Marehill (1 mile north), West Chiltington Common (1 mile east), Cootham (2 miles south-east), Nutbourne (2 miles north-east) and Broomershill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Wiggonholt
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Parham Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Amberley Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.