Brighton and Hove · BN2
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN2
We cover every part of the BN2 postcode district, which takes in Carlton Hill, Hanover and Kemptown. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Areas within BN2
- Carlton Hill
- Hanover
- Kemptown
- Whitehawk
- Moulsecoomb
- Bevendean
- Saltdean
- East Saltdean
- Roedean
- Rottingdean
- Ovingdean
- Brighton
- Telscombe
- West Hill
- Hollingdean
Services in BN2
- Ductwork cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Grease trap cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
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Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Kitchen extract cleaning across BN2: what to expect
Any kitchen we clean in BN2 gets exactly the same specification as everywhere else we work. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. Common call-outs are for a system with no record of a TR19 clean and poor airflow at the canopy, across horizontal duct runs, canopies and hoods and discharge points.
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- 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.
- We work through the system from the canopy to the fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
What you will pay
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
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for kitchen extract cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Landmarks near Carlton Hill
Typical jobs here are in premises near Queen's Park, Devonshire Arms and Academy of Creative Training, among other places. Other local landmarks include Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity (under half a mile north), Carlton Hill Primary School (within half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Carlton Hill include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Kitchen extracts across BN2
From Brighton, Carlton Hill and Telscombe to its smaller places, BN2 has kitchens of every size. Each extract is cleaned to the same TR19® standard, canopy to discharge.
BN2 is within the area we cover, which takes in London and the South East. Each job starts with a survey and a fixed quote. In the coastal parts of BN2, salt air and damp are hard on ductwork, fans and dampers, and corrosion is one of the things that can stop a fire damper closing.
Carlton Hill: Commuter trade near Brighton station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Carlton Hill, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in BN2
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition we find in the survey
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Common problems we fix in BN2
How fast grease builds up depends mostly on how long the kitchen cooks each day. Under BESA guidance, heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day means a clean at least every 3 months, moderate use every 6 months and light use every 12. Those are minimums, and grease readings can show a kitchen needs cleaning sooner.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Grease drips onto cooking equipment
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Diarise the next clean as soon as you get the certificate
- Keep grease collection points emptied
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.
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, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in BN2 and across Brighton and Hove. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Questions from BN2
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
The clean is done when the kitchen is not cooking, so evenings, overnight, early mornings and weekends are all options. We need the equipment switched off and cooled first.
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.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, where the photos show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Length of duct, grease levels and access all affect it. Most jobs take a few hours for a small kitchen, longer for a large system.
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 cleaning to TR19 is the recognised way to show you’ve dealt with extract grease.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
We clean every part the grease travels through. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where necessary.