West Sussex · BN13
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN13
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across BN13, from Worthing, Durrington and Salvington. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Places in BN13
Our services across BN13
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ductwork cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Areas we cover
Our kitchen extract cleaning service in BN13
The part of the system nobody sees is often the dirtiest. Access panels let us into the duct runs and risers, removing thick grease by hand, then using degreasers, hot water or steam to suit the deposit. Any section we cannot reach is recorded on the report, and new panels can be fitted. The work covers extract fans, horizontal duct runs and vertical risers, and common reasons people get in touch are cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey and ductwork thick with old, hardened grease.
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system, and the area is cleaned down before we leave.
- You send photos or we visit, and the system is surveyed from canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and send you a fixed quote.
- The kitchen is closed, the equipment cooled and everything nearby protected.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Pricing in BN13
No two sites are the same, 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.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Full insurance on every job
Getting a quote
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in BN13, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Around Worthing
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Thomas A Becket First School, The George And Dragon Public House and St Andrew's Church, among other places. You’ll also find Thomas A Becket Infant School (less than half a mile north-east), Durrington High School (less than half a mile north) and Durrington Minature Railway (within half a mile south-west). The closest station to Worthing is West Worthing station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (under half a mile east). Not far away are Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
Where we work in BN13
In BN13, we work in places such as Worthing, Durrington and Salvington and well beyond. We cover every place we list for BN13, 10 in all, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
London and the South East cover everything from city basements to rural kitchens. Wherever the site is in BN13, the work is done to the same TR19® standard. Coastal kitchens in BN13 often have their busiest months in the summer, so it pays to book work around the busy season.
Worthing: Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Andrew's Church, or anywhere in Worthing, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Durrington High School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Honest limits
Kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- A duct that’s holed or coming apart
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Extraction that can’t cope with the cooking because of its design
Managing agents and facilities teams in BN13
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in BN13 and across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Flag any change in how the extract sounds or works
- File each certificate with the fire risk assessment
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Never cook with filters missing or out of place
The kitchen is left clean and ready for the next service. Grease and dirty water are collected and taken off site, and equipment can be switched back on once we have gone.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
What affects the quote in BN13
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How big the system is
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Parking and loading at the site
- A single visit or a regular plan
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. 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 us.
Questions from BN13
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
The legal duty sits in the Fire Safety Order 2005 rather than in TR19 itself. In practice, TR19 is how kitchens show they’re managing grease, and many insurers ask for proof of it.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.