The SSIP Portal is the UK's central verification point for contractor health and safety accreditations recognised across construction, facilities management and commercial procurement. Rather than submitting separate PQQ packs for every client, accredited contractors demonstrate once against SSIP core criteria and allow duty holders to verify status online. Duct Cleaning Tip Top Ltd is listed on the SSIP Portal for commercial kitchen cleaning supply — the scope that covers professional duct cleaning, canopy degreasing and extraction hygiene on catering premises across West Sussex, Hampshire and the South Coast.
SSIP accreditation matters most when your internal process asks: Has this contractor been independently assessed for health and safety competence? Kitchen extract work is not a low-risk domestic task. It involves access equipment, electrical isolation near live plant, chemical degreasers, hot environments and coordination with food businesses that cannot simply close for a week. SSIP-listed contractors are expected to maintain policies, training records and insurance aligned with assessed trades — giving you defensible due diligence when audits trace contractor selection.
Our SSIP listing works alongside CHAS Elite, the assessment scheme through which our accreditation is issued and renewed. Clients searching the Portal for duct cleaning or kitchen extraction suppliers can confirm company name, registered address, assessment scope and certificate expiry without requesting sensitive documents over unsecured email. That transparency accelerates onboarding for new sites and simplifies annual contractor reviews for estates managing dozens of kitchens from Petersfield to Brighton.
From a client perspective, SSIP reduces duplication. Housing associations, hotel groups, NHS estates and university catering departments often maintain approved supplier lists referencing SSIP acceptance. When you commission TR19 duct cleaning after a grease audit or insurer recommendation, you need technical outcomes and organisational assurance. SSIP addresses the second pillar — showing that the people entering your kitchen work within audited safety systems, carry appropriate liability cover, and understand CDM proportionality for maintenance activities.
Technical TR19 outcomes still depend on method and access. SSIP does not measure grease microns in your riser — it validates contractor governance. The best outcomes arise when governance and technical specialism align: BESA Vent Hygiene Register membership for extract competence, SSIP for health and safety assurance, and field reporting that connects both to your fire risk assessment and ventilation maintenance log. We deliver photo-backed cleaning reports so your records show not only who was accredited, but what they achieved on the day.
Commercial deep cleaning of kitchen extraction under SSIP-accredited delivery follows structured planning: pre-visit information, site-specific risk assessment, agreed isolation, protection of food areas, and post-work briefing for managers. Care homes particularly benefit — mealtimes are immovable, residents are vulnerable, and families expect professionalism from every contractor on site. SSIP accreditation supports your narrative that vendor selection was prudent, not merely cost-driven.
Insurers and brokers increasingly cross-reference contractor credentials after kitchen fire claims. Even where extraction is not the ignition cause, post-incident reviews ask when ducts were last professionally cleaned and whether suppliers were vetted. Pointing to an SSIP-verifiable contractor strengthens your position that maintenance was proportionate. Combine Portal verification with dated TR19 reports and before-and-after imagery for a record that withstands scrutiny.
SSIP also supports supply-chain consistency for franchises and managed pub companies. Central compliance can mandate SSIP acceptance nationally while local managers book visits around trading patterns. Our team coordinates accordingly — early starts, midweek quieter windows, and clear communication when roof access or additional containment is required. The Portal gives head office a single verification URL rather than chasing regional PDFs.
Verify our SSIP status at any time on the SSIP Portal, then contact us to discuss scope for your kitchen. We will advise on full duct degreasing, interim canopy work, fan cleaning and sensible intervals based on menu and hours — delivering extraction cleaning that supports fire prevention, indoor air quality and audit-ready compliance across your estate.