East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Chailey, East Sussex
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Chailey, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A fan that has never been cleaned
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Chailey
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing, and that’s what we clean. If you have vibration from an unbalanced impeller and a fan that no longer moves enough air, we can help.
In a small place like Chailey, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Chailey
Can school kitchens in Chailey be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 3 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Chailey, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Which environmental health team covers Chailey?
Kitchens in Chailey are inspected by Lewes council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and that is how we prefer to work. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
How long is a fan clean?
One easily reached fan is quick, but hard-to-reach fans take more time. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, where it makes sense. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan normally means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Build-up on the impeller is a frequent reason, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
We also repair and replace extract fans. If cleaning shows a worn motor, bearings or impeller, we’ll tell you and quote for the repair.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes. TR19® Grease covers the whole system, fan included. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Chailey
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs, bars and clubs in Chailey and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Chailey sits within the area of 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. Kitchens in Chailey get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
School kitchens, at schools like Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Chailey, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Chailey and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Chailey among them. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 10 miles from Chailey.
Work in BN8 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Chailey: North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Near you in Chailey
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Chailey School, The Five Bells Inn and Chailey Heritage School and the streets around them. Chailey’s nearest station is Plumpton station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- An impeller that is bent or split
- Wiring faults to the fan
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
What else we do in Chailey
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Chailey?
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. So grease often settles heavily there.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Princess Royal Hospital is the nearest hospital to Chailey, about 4.1 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether a survey comes first
How we price extract fan cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How big the system is
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep access to the fan clear
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Check filters are seated before cooking
File the photo report with your other extract records. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes an hour or two for most single fans. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Chailey run smoothly.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and blades
The blades of the impeller do the work, and it collects grease unevenly. That’s what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Why act early in Chailey
Cleaning the fan in Chailey now is a short job: it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See our cost guide or our accreditations.