West Sussex · RH13
Kitchen extract cleaning in RH13
Our technicians cover all of the RH13 postcode district, which takes in Southwater, Partridge Green and Mannings Heath. You get a certificate and photo report after every clean.
Areas within RH13
- Southwater
- Partridge Green
- Mannings Heath
- Slinfold
- Barns Green
- Cowfold
- Lower Beeding
- Itchingfield
- Maplehurst
- Crabtree
- Plummers Plain
- Tower Hill
- West Grinstead
- Brooks Green
- Broomer's Corner
- Colgate
- Dial Post
- Dragons Green
- Monk's Gate
- Shermanbury
- Coolham
- Shipley
- Whitehall
- Kent Street
- Littleworth
- Nuthurst
- Horsham
- Roffey
Services in RH13
- Extract fan cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Kitchen extract cleaning in RH13: how it works
A kitchen extract system is far more than the canopy you can see. Behind it sit the plenum and grease filters, then the ductwork, risers, extract fan and discharge, and grease settles in every one of them. Our clean follows the air from canopy to discharge, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The work covers canopies and hoods, discharge points and horizontal duct runs, and the jobs we see most are a TR19 certificate needed for the insurer and a kitchen taken over without any extract records.
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes as long as the system needs, from a few hours to several planned visits.
- We survey the system, from your pictures or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Readings are repeated, photos taken, and your TR19 certificate and photo report issued.
What you’ll pay
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- We are fully insured
- Trading since 2009
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Local landmarks in Southwater
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Lintot pub, The Doyle School of Design and Technology and Holy Innocents Church, among other places. Southwater’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Kitchen extracts across RH13
Kitchens across RH13 cook for very different hours, from all-day town-centre sites to part-time hall and school kitchens. Grease readings and BESA’s minimum intervals set the schedule for each.
London and the South East cover everything from city basements to rural kitchens. The same TR19® standard applies to all of them, in RH13 and beyond.
Southwater: Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Horsham Hospital (about 3.2 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Holy Innocents Church or elsewhere in Southwater, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What affects the quote in RH13
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
- 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. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: 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 many jobs can be priced from that alone.
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A duct that’s holed or coming apart
- Extraction that cannot cope with the cooking because of its design
- Faulty fire dampers in the duct
Multi-site and managed buildings
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 are happy to quote for all of it.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The fan pulls the air through the whole system, and grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades. We isolate it, open it up and degrease it.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In a care home or hospital, the kitchen may cook every day of the year. We plan the clean around meal times and work in a contained, tidy way with as little disruption as possible.
What we are called out for in RH13
The type of cooking changes the amount of grease. Fryers, grills and open flames throw much more fat into the extract than gentler cooking, which is why grease readings matter more than the calendar.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Grease smells coming from the extract
- Fat running down the canopy edge
- Ductwork thick with old, hardened grease
- Poor airflow at the canopy
FAQs for RH13
How long will the clean take?
Short systems are done in a few hours, but large systems may be spread over more than one visit. Your quote says how long to expect.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in RH13?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.
How often should a kitchen extract be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours a day the kitchen cooks. BESA’s minimums run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use. Your report gives a recommended next clean date.
Do insurers need proof of extract cleaning?
Many insurers ask for proof of regular cleaning to TR19, and many policies require it. An insurer may refuse or reduce a claim if there’s no evidence, so it’s worth checking your policy wording.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.