West Sussex · RH20
Kitchen extract cleaning in RH20
We cover every part of the RH20 postcode district, which takes in Storrington, West Chiltington Common and Pulborough. Every TR19® clean ends with a certificate and photo report.
Towns and villages in RH20
- Storrington
- West Chiltington Common
- Pulborough
- Ashington
- Fittleworth
- West Chiltington
- Abingworth
- Heath Common
- Coldwaltham
- Washington
- Rock
- Bury
- Watersfield
- Cootham
- Codmore Hill
- Marehill
- Thakeham
- Bedham
- Goose Green
- North Heath
- Nutbourne
- Broomershill
- Coates
- Gay Street
- Hardham
- Lower Horncroft
- Pickhurst
- Rackham
- Sullington
- Sutton
- Warminghurst
- Wiggonholt
- West Burton
- Horsham
Our services across RH20
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Extract fan cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Neighbouring districts
Across West Sussex
Every town in West Sussex
Areas we cover
How kitchen extract cleaning works in RH20
Insurers often want evidence of regular TR19 cleaning, and some may refuse or reduce a claim when it’s missing. For a kitchen in RH20, our certificate and photo report give you that record for the maintenance log. Common call-outs are for grease drips onto cooking equipment and rancid smells from grease in the duct, on canopies and hoods, extract fans and plenums and filters.
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows.
- First comes a survey of the whole system, by pictures or a visit.
- Grease readings are taken at set points and you get a fixed quote.
- On the day, cooking equipment is switched off and left to cool, and everything nearby is sheeted.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- Finally the system is re-tested and photographed, and the certificate and report follow.
What affects the price in RH20
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why book with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- We diagnose before we treat
Get a fixed quote
For kitchen extract cleaning in RH20, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
What’s near Storrington
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Parham Park and The Moon pub, among other places. Also close by are Rydon Community College (0.6 miles east) and Storrington Primary School (within half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles north-west. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (under half a mile south) and Amberley Castle (4.1 miles west). The countryside around Storrington includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Where we work in RH20
In RH20, we work in places such as Horsham, Storrington and West Chiltington Common and well beyond. Every place on our RH20 list (34 in all) is covered, and kitchens are cleaned around their opening hours, overnight and at weekends included.
Across London and the South East, we work evenings, overnight and weekends, so sites in RH20 can keep trading.
Storrington: If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Parham House is about 2 miles west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. School kitchens, at schools like Storrington Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
What we’re called out for in RH20
The reason for all this is fire. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, where burning grease can carry a fire along the ducts and into other parts of the building. That is why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Proof of cleaning requested by an insurer
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- Years of baked-on grease in the ducts
- Fat running down the canopy edge
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Clean grease off the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep the baffle filters clean
- Empty any grease troughs or cups on the canopy
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
Every clean ends with a photo report. It shows the system before and after, part by part, and lists what was cleaned, any areas we couldn’t reach and the date the next clean is due.
Clean the grease filters often, not just on clean day. A filter that’s clean and seated properly stops more grease getting into the plenum, which slows build-up further down the system.
What happens if it’s left?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. BESA guidance says the mean should not go above 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere reaching 500 microns or more needs a spot clean straight away. The longer it’s left, the bigger the job becomes.
What your quote should include
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
RH20: your questions answered
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Will I get a certificate after the clean?
You receive a TR19 certificate and a photo report. Certificates are issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, and the report includes before and after photos, grease readings and the recommended next clean date.
Do you work in RH20?
Yes. RH20 is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19 is not written into law, but the responsible person still has a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order 2005. TR19 is the standard insurers and fire officers expect, and many policies require it.