East Sussex · BN9
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN9
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across BN9, from Newhaven, Denton and Piddinghoe. Fixed quotes before we start and out-of-hours working.
Where we work in BN9
What we do in BN9
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Neighbouring districts
Across East Sussex
Every town in East Sussex
Areas we cover
Kitchen extract cleaning in BN9: how it works
Few kitchens can stop cooking for a day so the extract can be cleaned. Cleans are booked for evenings, overnight or weekends, or between services where the kitchen has a gap. Equipment is switched off and left to cool, the area is sheeted, and the kitchen is handed back ready to cook. The work covers plenums and filters, horizontal duct runs and extract fans, and the jobs we see most are grease dripping from the canopy or filters and ductwork thick with old, hardened grease.
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 anything from a few hours to a full night, depending on the size of the system.
- We survey the system first, from your pictures and details or on a site visit.
- We measure the grease at set points along the system, then give you a fixed price.
- With the kitchen closed and equipment off and cool, the area is sheeted.
- 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.
Pricing in BN9
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why book with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Fully insured
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with pictures
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Local landmarks in Newhaven
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Castle Hill, Harbour Primary and Nursery School and UTC@Harbourside. Also close by are Church of St Michael and All Angels (under half a mile south-west) and The Ship Hotel (less than half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Newhaven itself: Newhaven Town station. A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Itford Hill.
Kitchen extract cleaning around BN9
Our kitchen extract cleaning work across BN9 takes in places such as Newhaven, Peacehaven and Denton and the villages in between. We cover every place we list for BN9, 6 in all, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
BN9 is within the area we cover, which takes in London and the South East. Every job is surveyed first and quoted at a fixed price, wherever it is in BN9. BN9 includes coastal places, where salt in the air speeds up corrosion of roof-level equipment. Fans and cowls on sea-facing roofs are worth checking at each visit.
Newhaven: Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (about 1.2 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Michael and All Angels, or anywhere in Newhaven, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What we are called out for in BN9
Grease in the extract matters because it burns. A flare-up on the range can be drawn up into the canopy and duct, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. That’s why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- An extract that no longer clears the smoke
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Clean the grease filters regularly between TR19 cleans
- Switch the fan on before cooking starts
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Keep the cleaning records where you can find them
The certificate records when the clean was done, where and by whom. Keep it in the maintenance log with your fire risk assessment so it’s ready when anyone asks to see it.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. Clean, well-fitted filters catch more fat before it reaches the duct, so the ductwork stays cleaner for longer.
Different parts, different methods
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. Holidays make it simple to schedule.
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.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Fixed quotes for kitchen extract cleaning in BN9
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site rules, permits and inductions
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 explain each part.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
BN9 questions
Will the clean disrupt our service?
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.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
How long does it take to clean a kitchen extract system?
Allow as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
What accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 sit alongside that, and we’re fully insured.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What does a TR19 kitchen extract clean include?
We clean every part the grease travels through. Canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, risers, fan and discharge are all included, reached through access panels where needed.