East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Barcombe extract fan cleaning
For extract fan cleaning in Barcombe, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
What staff can safely do
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.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Extract fan cleaning in Barcombe
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. A thorough clean removes the cause. The work covers discharge points, centrifugal fans and axial fans, and the jobs we see most are fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan and a noisy fan that has got louder over time.
In a small place like Barcombe, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Barcombe
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs, bars and clubs registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Barcombe. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Environmental health officers from Lewes council inspect food businesses in Barcombe. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Barcombe is covered by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
For schools such as Barcombe Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Barcombe is Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 3 miles south.
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. If you need extract fan cleaning in Barcombe, please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Barcombe included. Barcombe is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 9 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: BN8. We also cover Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Barcombe
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Anglers Rest pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south) and Lewes Castle (3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Offham Hill and Malling Down.
Nearby places to Barcombe
What else we do in Barcombe
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: cracks, bent blades or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so the method is planned in advance. Anything out of reach is recorded.
Common problems we fix in Barcombe
A fan in Barcombe builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Burning smells from the fan area
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Barcombe, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How VAT is shown on the quote
What affects the quote in Barcombe
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The times the site is available
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Travel, parking and unloading
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
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. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Barcombe
Do you cover smaller places like Barcombe?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Barcombe is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which council inspects kitchens in Barcombe?
That is Lewes council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Barcombe. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
We do not 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 any work starts.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Build-up on the impeller is a frequent reason, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
What happens if it’s left?
Cleaning the fan in Barcombe now is a short job: it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. It’s simpler to plan the work at Barcombe now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why Barcombe businesses choose us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Each visit written up, with photos
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Barcombe.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Barcombe, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.