East Sussex · BN7
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN7
Our technicians cover all of the BN7 postcode district, which takes in Lewes, South Malling and Southover. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Areas within BN7
- Lewes
- South Malling
- Southover
- Cliffe
- Kingston near Lewes
- Plumpton Green
- Rodmell
- Chiltington
- Plumpton
- East Chiltington
- Northease
- Offham
- Iford
- Telscombe
- Streat
Our services across BN7
- Fire damper testing
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
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Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Our kitchen extract cleaning service in BN7
Cooking sends fat-laden vapour into the canopy with every service. As it cools, it clings to the inside of the ductwork and keeps building. That film is fuel, and a proper clean removes it before it becomes a fire risk. Common call-outs are for an extract that no longer clears the smoke and ductwork thick with old, hardened grease, across plenums and filters, vertical risers and discharge points.
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. The visit takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- First the diagnosis: a survey of the whole system and its access points.
- Grease readings set the baseline, and a fixed quote follows.
- We arrive after close, protect the area and contain the waste.
- Heavy deposits are scraped by hand and the system degreased to TR19® Grease.
- The sign-off: post-clean readings, a TR19 certificate and a photo report with the next clean date.
What affects the price in BN7
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Local landmarks in Lewes
In Lewes, that means kitchens and buildings near Priory School, Railway Land and Elephant and Castle pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find Church of St John sub Castro (under half a mile east), St Pancras Catholic Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Lewes Old Grammar School (within half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Lewes station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
Kitchen extract cleaning around BN7
Across BN7, from Lewes, Telscombe and South Malling outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites in BN7 can keep trading.
Lewes: Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Lewes is Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 0.5 miles west. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Lewes Old Grammar School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Ductwork that is corroded, split or leaking (that is for a ductwork contractor)
- A damper that sticks or has a damaged link
- A grease trap that needs emptying
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in BN7
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How big the system is
- The condition we find in the survey
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
If you need kitchen extract cleaning in BN7, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Grease meets the system first at the canopy and the plenum behind the filters. We clean both inside and out, with the filter housing cleaned too.
Restaurant and pub kitchens
Losing a service isn’t an option for most restaurants and pubs. We work overnight and at weekends where that suits, and hand back a clean kitchen ready to cook.
Why act early?
Grease build-up causes everyday problems too. Filters block, airflow drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the fan strains to keep up. Smells, dripping grease and condensation often follow.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Proof of insurance
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
FAQs for BN7
When do you clean the extract?
Out of hours: evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. The equipment is switched off and left to cool, and we hand the kitchen back ready for the next service.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Which parts of the extract do you clean?
All of it, from the canopy through to the discharge. Sections with no access are listed on the report, and extra panels can be fitted.
How do you protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in BN7?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will typically reply within one working day.
Are you accredited for kitchen extract cleaning?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
Do I have to clean my extract to TR19 by law?
The legal duty sits in the Fire Safety Order 2005 rather than in TR19 itself. In practice, TR19 is how kitchens show they’re managing grease, and many insurers ask for proof of it.