West Sussex · BN41
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN41
Kitchen extract, ductwork and ventilation cleaning for commercial kitchens and buildings across BN41, covering Portslade, Brighton and Hove and Southwick. A fixed price up front and out-of-hours working.
Where we work in BN41
Services in BN41
- Ductwork cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease trap cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Kitchen extract cleaning across BN41: what to expect
Has the extract gone a while without a clean, or has the paperwork gone missing? Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with photos of the canopy and filters, and you will have a fixed quote for kitchen extract cleaning in BN41, normally within one working day. The work covers canopies and hoods, discharge points and extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are years of baked-on grease in the ducts and grease drips onto cooking equipment.
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- We take grease readings at set points and give 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.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
What affects the price in BN41
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
What’s near Portslade
In Portslade, that means kitchens and buildings near Peter Gladwin Primary School, Benfield Hill and The Mill House. You’ll also find King's School (within half a mile south-west) and St Nicolas Church (less than half a mile south-west). Portslade’s nearest station is Fishersgate station, roughly 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning around BN41
In BN41, a busy kitchen in a place such as Brighton and Hove, Portslade and Southwick and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites across BN41 don’t have to lose a day. Parts of BN41 are on or near the coast, where salt air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings. We look for corrosion as well as dirt on coastal sites.
Portslade: For kitchens close to Fishersgate station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. School kitchens, at schools like Peter Gladwin Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Managing agents and facilities teams in BN41
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
What affects the quote in BN41
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
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 will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School kitchens can look lightly used but still need a TR19 clean at least every 12 months under BESA guidance. School holidays are an easy time to do it.
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.
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 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
What we are called out for in BN41
A kitchen in BN41 builds up grease in the same places as any other: in long flat runs, at bends and changes of direction, and in the fan housing. Cooler sections of duct collect the most.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
Questions from BN41
What does kitchen extract cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before work begins.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
We clean every part the grease travels through. That means canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge, reached through access panels where necessary.
Do we have to close the kitchen for the clean?
We work around your hours. Overnight, weekend and between-service cleans are all possible and the kitchen is ready to cook when we leave.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.