East Sussex · BN24
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN24
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across BN24, from Stone Cross, Pevensey Bay and Westham. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
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Our services across BN24
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Extract fan cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Our kitchen extract cleaning service in BN24
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: diagnose with a survey, treat with a thorough clean, then sign it off. The sign-off is a TR19 certificate with a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers vertical risers, canopies and hoods and plenums and filters, and common reasons people get in touch are grease dripping from the canopy or filters and a system with no record of a TR19 clean.
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by photos or a visit.
- 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.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Pricing in BN24
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why book with us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Getting a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Local landmarks in Stone Cross
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Red Lion pub, Causeway School and Stone Cross School. The nearest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Kitchen extracts across BN24
In BN24, a busy kitchen in a place such as Stone Cross, Pevensey Bay and Westham and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
From central London kitchens to coastal hotels and country pubs, London and the South East have every kind of site. The same TR19® standard applies to all of them, in BN24 and beyond. In the coastal parts of BN24, 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.
Stone Cross: A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Luke's Church or elsewhere in Stone Cross, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. For schools such as Stone Cross School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Leave it or put it right?
A clogged extract does not only raise the fire risk. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the fan works harder to move less air. Grease drips, smells and condensation are common next.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the price is fixed
- When the next visit should be, and why
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in BN24
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- What state the system is in
- Parking and loading at the site
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Common problems we fix in BN24
It’s common for parts of a duct to have been missed for years. Most of the time it’s because there were never enough access panels, so nobody could get to them. That hidden grease keeps building where nobody looks.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Damaged duct sections that need replacing
- A fan motor or bearings that have failed (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Fire dampers that will not close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
FAQs for BN24
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we’ll survey first.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
What do I get after the clean?
Yes, a TR19 certificate, along with a photo report. It records what was cleaned, what wasn’t accessible and the recommended next clean date.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
How often does a kitchen extract system need cleaning?
That comes down mainly to daily cooking hours. Heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day calls for a clean at least every 3 months under BESA guidance, and lighter use less often. We will recommend a date after measuring the grease.