Kitchen extract cleaning in Brighton and Hove
Kitchen extract cleaning in Brighton and Hove runs to the same TR19 and EHO-aligned standard as our central London work — adapted to the local kitchen estate. The independent-restaurant capital of the south coast and the UK's highest per-capita vegan and plant-based restaurant concentration. The Lanes and North Laine run the densest independent dining strip outside central London; Kemptown holds the creative/LGBTQ+ destination; Hove carries the premium independent layer. Our Brighton and Hove schedule centres on the lanes and north laine independent destination restaurants and the cluster of kemptown and st james's street creative and lgbtq+ dining nearby.
Why Brighton and Hove kitchens need extract cleaning
The Lanes is Georgian/Regency conversion with extreme constraint on extract routing — most retrofits run through internal stacks rather than external risers. North Laine is Victorian terrace; Hove a mix of Regency seafront and Victorian residential conversion. Brighton has more vegan kitchens than any UK city — combustion-by-product profile differs from omnivore cuisine. Brighton & Hove City Council Environmental Health covers the unitary authority. The team holds particular expertise on plant-based and alternative-protein cooking-extract patterns given the cuisine mix, and on heritage Regency and Georgian extract retrofits in the central conservation areas. This drives a specific approach to extract cleaning in Brighton and Hove — the schedule, the chemistry, and the documentation all need to fit the local estate and the local inspection pattern.
Brighton and Hove venue clusters we cover
We work across the major Brighton and Hove hospitality clusters: the lanes and north laine independent destination restaurants; kemptown and st james's street creative and lgbtq+ dining; hove western road, church road and seafront premium independent; brighton seafront and marina visitor and tourist dining. Brighton's vegan and plant-based restaurant density means many kitchens have alternative-cuisine extract profiles — lower animal-fat grease loading but higher polysaccharide and sugar residue accumulation. Standard TR19 chemistry and frequency assumptions need adjustment. We hold a Brighton-specific cleaning protocol for plant-based kitchens.
Access and out-of-hours work in Brighton and Hove
Out-of-hours access via the A23/M23 from the north and A27 along the coast. The Lanes is entirely pedestrianised — TR19 vehicles need pre-booked Brighton & Hove permits via the council, with restricted service windows. Hove access is straightforward off Church Road. For extract cleaning specifically, we usually schedule Brighton and Hove work in the standard out-of-hours window — kitchens are dry and ready for morning prep.
Kitchen extract cleaning
- ✓Canopy underside, baffle filters and plenum chamber cleaned
- ✓Vertical and horizontal ductwork accessed and cleaned along its full length
- ✓Roof-mounted or in-line extract fan blade and housing cleaned
- ✓Pre- and post-clean photographic evidence at every access point
- ✓Wet film thickness (WFT) grease measurements before and after
- ✓Post-clean certificate aligned to the BESA TR19 grease specification
- ✓Access panels installed if missing (priced separately on quote)
From enquiry to sign-off.
- 1. Site survey
We inspect the system from canopy to fan, identify all access points, and flag any panels that need installing for full coverage. Quote within 48 hours.
- 2. Overnight clean
Our TR19-trained engineers work through the system overnight — mechanical agitation, chemical degreasing and manual brushing through every section.
- 3. Certificate and report
You receive a dated certificate, before/after photographs at every access point, and WFT measurements as evidence for your insurer.
£895–£2,800+ outside London · £1,195–£3,500+ in London · Small system (café/pub) from £895 (£1,195 London); medium system (restaurant) from £1,495 (£1,895 London); large system (hotel/multi-kitchen) from £2,800 (£3,500 London). Quoted by ductwork length, vertical risers, fan access and access panel count after a 30-minute site survey.
Prices shown exclude VAT. London rates apply within the M25. All other UK cities use standard rates.
Get a quote for Brighton and HoveExtract cleaning in Brighton and Hove — questions
Do you cover all of Brighton and Hove? +
Yes — we cover every postcode in Brighton and Hove, including the major clusters: The Lanes and North Laine independent destination restaurants and Kemptown and St James's Street creative and LGBTQ+ dining. Out-of-hours access patterns vary by cluster; we coordinate access ahead of every visit.
What does extract cleaning cost in Brighton and Hove? +
£895–£2,800+ outside London · £1,195–£3,500+ in London. Brighton and Hove kitchens trend toward the lanes is georgian/regency conversion with extreme constraint on extract routing — most retrofits run through internal stacks rather than external risers — we factor that into the quote at site walk.
Which EHO covers Brighton and Hove? +
Brighton & Hove City Council Environmental Health covers the unitary authority. The team holds particular expertise on plant-based and alternative-protein cooking-extract patterns given the cuisine mix, and on heritage Regency and Georgian extract retrofits in the central conservation areas.
How is extract cleaning different from canopy cleaning? +
Canopy cleaning covers the visible hood and baffle filters only. Extract cleaning covers the whole system — canopy plus ductwork plus fan. Insurers require the full system cleaned to TR19 specification, not just the canopy.
How often should the extract system be cleaned? +
BESA TR19 sets frequency by usage: heavy use (12+ hours/day) — every 3 months; moderate (6–12 hours/day) — every 6 months; light (<6 hours/day) — every 12 months.
What is a wet film thickness reading? +
A WFT gauge measures the depth of grease residue on the duct interior in microns. TR19 sets thresholds: below 200μm is acceptable; above is non-compliant. We measure before and after and include both in your report.
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Extract cleaning across Brighton and Hove. Same-day quotes, scheduled within 48 hours.