East Sussex · BN26
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN26
Kitchen extract, ductwork and ventilation cleaning for commercial kitchens and buildings across BN26, from Polegate, Alfriston and Wannock. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Places in BN26
- Polegate
- Alfriston
- Wannock
- Berwick
- Jevington
- Litlington
- Alciston
- Dukes Green
- Selmeston
- Wilmington
- Arlington
- Filching
- Folkington
- Milton Street
- Wickstreet
- Winton
- Lullington
- Lower Willingdon
Services in BN26
- Ductwork cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease filter exchange
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
How kitchen extract cleaning works in BN26
We treat an extract system much as a doctor treats a patient: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. That clean bill of health comes as a TR19 certificate and a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers horizontal duct runs, extract fans and plenums and filters, and people most often call us about a new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history and proof of cleaning requested by an insurer.
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
- 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.
- The treatment: heavy grease scraped out, then every part degreased to TR19® Grease.
- Then the clean bill of health: readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next date.
What affects the price in BN26
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts.
Why book with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Every visit written up, with photos
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Full insurance on every job
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Local landmarks in Polegate
In Polegate, that means kitchens and buildings near Horse & Groom pub, Willingdon Community School and St John's Church of England Church. Polegate has its own railway station: Polegate station. A little further out are Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Combe Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning across BN26: local notes
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across BN26 takes in places such as Polegate, Lower Willingdon and Alfriston and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for BN26, 18 in all, with cleans booked around trading hours.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites in BN26 can keep trading. Parts of BN26 are on or near the coast, where salt air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings. Fans and cowls on sea-facing roofs are worth checking at each visit.
Polegate: School kitchens, at schools like Polegate Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A kitchen near Polegate station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
What we’re called out for in BN26
Hours of cooking are the biggest factor. BESA guidance sets minimum cleaning intervals of every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 months for 6 to 12 hours, and 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. They are minimums: measured grease levels set the real interval.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- An inspection that picked up a dirty extract
- A TR19 certificate needed for the insurer
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Attenuators, where fitted, can soak up grease and need attention. Where they can be cleaned, they are, and the report notes anything that cannot.
Ductwork and risers
Bends and changes of direction trap more grease than straight runs. We test at points like these before and after cleaning, so the report shows the difference.
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A grease trap that needs emptying
- A canopy that’s too small or a system that was badly designed
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Leave it or put it right?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. Under BESA guidance, grease shouldn’t exceed a mean of 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.
What your quote should include
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote shows VAT
BN26 questions
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before work begins.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Do you cover BN26?
Yes. We work in BN26 and across East Sussex, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are members of Vent Hygiene Elite, the scheme run by BESCA, and we clean to BESA TR19® Grease. We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 too, and we are fully insured.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
TR19® itself isn’t law. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19 is the benchmark used to show extract grease is under control.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Extract grease is fuel for a kitchen fire, so many insurers want evidence it’s being cleaned to TR19. Our certificate and photo report give you that evidence.