East Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Kitchen extract cleaning in Wilmington, East Sussex
We cover Wilmington 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.
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Stale cooking odours from the system
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- An undersized canopy or fan
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Ductwork that’s corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Plenums and filters
- Canopies and hoods
- Discharge points
- Vertical risers
- Extract fans
- Horizontal duct runs
About our kitchen extract cleaning in Wilmington
The ducts are where most of the grease hides. We reach horizontal runs and vertical risers through access panels, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Anything out of reach is noted in the report, and new panels can be fitted. We’re often asked to deal with grease drips onto cooking equipment and an inspection that picked up a dirty extract, on extract fans, discharge points and horizontal duct runs. 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.
A kitchen running fryers and chargrills all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly steams and boils, so the interval is set by what you cook as well as how long.
Somewhere as small as Wilmington, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Wilmington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Wilmington
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. The usual reason is a lack of access panels, so those sections were never reached. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
Look out for these warning signs:
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Eastbourne District General Hospital about 4 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Grease, kitchens and Wilmington
In Wilmington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Wealden council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. About 48 miles out from central London, Wilmington is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Wilmington (Alfriston Clergy House is about 1.9 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Willingdon Community School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN26 postcode area, we can carry out kitchen extract cleaning at your premises. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Wilmington among them. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (14 miles or so).
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN26 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on The Street and Ades Field or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Wilmington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Sussex Ox pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Agricultural Museum (within half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Wilmington
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
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.
Questions from Wilmington
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Wilmington?
Kitchens in Wilmington are inspected by Wealden council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you cover smaller places like Wilmington?
Yes. Wilmington is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Allow as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. We will confirm the time when we quote.
Will my insurer ask for a TR19 certificate?
Grease in an extract is a known fire risk, so many insurers want evidence it’s being cleaned to TR19. Each clean gives you a certificate and photo report to show them.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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 one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. The timing of a visit to Wilmington is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- Diagnosis comes first, with a survey of the system and how it’s reached.
- We record grease levels at set points, then fix the price.
- After the kitchen closes, we sheet the area and set up to contain grease and water.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
Read more
Towns and villages near Wilmington
What else we do in Wilmington
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Refit filters properly after cleaning
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Keep to the recommended cleaning interval
You get a photo report after every clean. 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.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.