West Sussex · BN42
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN42
Kitchen extract, ductwork and ventilation cleaning for commercial kitchens and buildings across BN42, from Southwick, Kingston by Sea and Shoreham-by-Sea. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Where we work in BN42
Our services across BN42
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Our kitchen extract cleaning service in BN42
Think of it as a health check for the kitchen’s airways: survey first, clean second, sign-off last. The sign-off is a TR19 certificate with a photo report, issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. The work covers extract fans, vertical risers and canopies and hoods, and common reasons people get in touch are rancid smells from grease in the duct and years of baked-on grease in the ducts.
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- We survey the system first, from your photos and details or on a site visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- The whole route is cleaned, from the canopy through the ductwork to the fan and the discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
What you’ll pay
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Every visit written up, with photos
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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.
Local landmarks in Southwick
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Eastbrook Primary Academy, St Michael and All Angels Church and Benfield Hill. You’ll also find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south), Shoreham Academy (0.5 miles west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Southwick itself: Southwick station. A little further out are Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Where we work in BN42
Kitchens across BN42 cook for very different hours, from all-day town-centre sites to part-time hall and school kitchens. The right interval comes from hours of use and grease readings.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites in BN42 can keep trading. Parts of BN42 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.
Southwick: If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Southlands Hospital about 1 mile west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Michael and All Angels Church, or anywhere in Southwick, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What kitchen extract cleaning can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Fire dampers that won’t close (that needs damper testing and remedials)
- A broken extract fan that won’t run
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
How we price kitchen extract cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are 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.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
For kitchen extract cleaning in BN42, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Do not let the canopy gutters overflow
- Wipe the canopy down at the end of each day
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Make sure every filter is fitted before cooking
Every clean ends with a photo report. It shows the system before and after, part by part, alongside a list of what was cleaned, anything out of reach and the recommended next clean date.
Regular filter cleaning is the simplest thing a kitchen can do. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, which slows build-up further down the system.
Common problems we fix in BN42
How fast grease builds up depends mostly on how long the kitchen cooks each day. 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. Those are minimums, and grease readings can show a kitchen needs cleaning sooner.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- A kitchen with no current TR19 certificate
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A smoky, hot kitchen with weak extraction
Your questions about kitchen extract cleaning in BN42
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
We clean every part the grease travels through. That means canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge, reached through access panels where needed.
Does the law say I must clean to TR19?
No law names TR19 directly, but the Fire Safety Order 2005 does require the responsible person to manage fire risk. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19 as the standard, and many policies require it.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Normally, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we usually come back within one working day. If photos are not enough, we’ll survey first.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.