West Sussex · BN18
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN18
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across BN18, from Yapton, Arundel and Fontwell. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Areas within BN18
- Yapton
- Arundel
- Fontwell
- Walberton
- Amberley
- Slindon
- Slindon Common
- Ford
- Cross Gate
- Poling
- Warningcamp
- Tortington
- Avisford
- Binsted
- Crossbush
- Houghton
- Bilsham
- Middleton-on-Sea
Cleaning and testing we offer in BN18
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease trap cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
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Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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About kitchen extract cleaning in BN18
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. We’re often asked to deal with a kitchen taken over without any extract records and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer, on plenums and filters, horizontal duct runs and discharge points.
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before work begins.
- 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.
- Readings and pictures are taken again, and you receive a TR19 certificate and photo report.
What you will pay
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Near you in Yapton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School and Yapton CE Primary School. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
Where we work in BN18
Kitchens across BN18 cook for very different hours, from all-day town-centre sites to part-time hall and school kitchens. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
Across England, including BN18, the responsible person has a legal duty to assess and reduce fire risk, and each certificate and photo report is a record you can keep in your log book. BN18 includes coastal places, where salt in the air speeds up corrosion of roof-level equipment. We look for corrosion as well as dirt on coastal sites.
Yapton: For schools such as Yapton CE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Arundel and District Hospital is the nearest hospital to Yapton, about 3.2 miles north-east.
Why act early?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. BESA guidance says the mean should not go above 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere reaching 500 microns or more needs a spot clean right away. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes.
Comparing quotes
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Staff cleaning doesn’t 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.
Common problems we fix in BN18
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. That’s why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Grease dripping from the canopy or filters
What kitchen extract cleaning cannot fix
Kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It doesn’t solve:
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that’s for a ductwork contractor)
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
- Parking and loading at the site
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in BN18, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
BN18 questions
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
How far ahead should we book?
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.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How long will the clean take?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, while long runs and tall risers take longer and may need more than one visit. We’ll tell you how long when we quote.
What should I send you?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
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, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.