East Sussex · TN22
Kitchen extract cleaning in TN22
TR19® kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene across TN22, covering Uckfield, Ridgewood and Buxted. A fixed price up front and out-of-hours working.
Towns and villages in TN22
- Uckfield
- Ridgewood
- Buxted
- Maresfield
- Nutley
- Blackboys
- Five Ash Down
- Framfield
- Hadlow Down
- Cooper's Green
- Fairwarp
- High Hurstwood
- Horney Common
- Little Horsted
- Isfield
- Furner's Green
- Budlett's Common
- Down Street
- Duddleswell
- Potter's Green
- Rose Hill
- Etchingwood
What we do in TN22
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
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Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Kitchen extract cleaning in TN22: how it works
Many insurers ask for proof that the extract has been cleaned to TR19, and a claim can be refused or reduced without it. The certificate and photo report from each clean in TN22 give you that record, ready for the fire risk assessment file. The work covers vertical risers, plenums and filters and horizontal duct runs, and common reasons people get in touch are rancid smells from grease in the duct and an overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer.
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a single shift for most kitchens, with long duct runs and tall risers needing more time.
- We start with a survey, so we know every part of the system before we quote.
- Set points are tested for grease thickness and the quote is fixed before we start.
- Once the kitchen has closed and the equipment has cooled, we sheet and protect the area.
- We clean the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We test again, photograph the result and issue your TR19 certificate and photo report.
Pricing in TN22
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What you get with us
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- We are fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for kitchen extract cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Landmarks near Uckfield
In Uckfield, that means kitchens and buildings near Uckfield College, St Saviour and The Alma Arms, among other places. You will also find St Philip's Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Hempstead Meadow (less than half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Uckfield itself: Uckfield station. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
Kitchen extract cleaning across TN22: local notes
In TN22, a busy kitchen in a place such as Uckfield, Ridgewood and Buxted and a quiet village kitchen need very different cleaning intervals. The right interval comes from hours of use and grease readings.
In England, the Fire Safety Order puts the duty on the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and a TR19® certificate and photo report give you a record of the work.
Uckfield: Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Uckfield is Uckfield Community Hospital, about less than half a mile south-east. If you run a café or takeaway near Uckfield station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
What the work involves, part by part
Ductwork and risers
Risers take the extract up through floors to roof level, and grease often collects at the bottom of them. Access panels along the riser let us clean it in sections.
Grease filters
Filters need cleaning far more often than the duct, and a filter exchange service can take that off your hands. Clean filters slow the build-up further down the system.
Leave it or put it right?
Every week without a clean adds another layer. BESA guidance says the mean should not go above 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Heavy build-up takes longer to remove than regular cleans.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether they recommend a next date
Common problems we fix in TN22
A kitchen in TN22 builds up grease in the same places as any other: in long flat runs, at bends and changes of direction, and in the fan housing. Cooler sections of duct collect the most.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Cleaning needed before an insurance renewal or survey
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- An overdue clean flagged by an EHO or fire officer
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
What affects the quote in TN22
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- The condition of the system
- How big the system is
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Travel, parking and unloading
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The site address and the type of premises
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have 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
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
TN22: your questions answered
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
What happens to the waste?
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.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19 is not written into law, 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.
Is TN22 in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, TN22 included.
How much does kitchen extract cleaning cost in TN22?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we will normally reply within one working day.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
How long does a kitchen extract 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.