East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Chapel Row, East Sussex
We cover Chapel Row for cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Extract fan cleaning in Chapel Row
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. A thorough clean removes the cause. If you are dealing with a smell of hot grease from the extract and fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan, we can help, from roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and in-line fans onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Chapel Row (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
The process
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Chapel Row.
- 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.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Related advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Chapel Row and across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Towns and villages near Chapel Row
Other services in Chapel Row
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Chapel Row
How fast a fan gets greasy in Chapel Row depends on the cooking: 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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A heavily greased fan housing
Historic houses near Chapel Row, such as Horselunges Manor about 3.4 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
Hidden in a ceiling void, an inline fan is easily missed. We find it during the survey and include it in the clean.
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Chapel Row
Do you cover smaller places like Chapel Row?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Chapel Row included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which council inspects kitchens in Chapel Row?
Food hygiene inspections in Chapel Row are carried out by Wealden council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If cleaning shows a worn motor, bearings or impeller, we will tell you and quote for the repair.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Why deal with it now?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. With notice, the visit to Chapel Row can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Never cook with a filter missing
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Report rattles or humming early
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Do not run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Grease, kitchens and Chapel Row
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Chapel Row and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. The fire and rescue service for Chapel Row is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Food hygiene inspections in Chapel Row are the job of Wealden council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Chapel Row is Amberstone Hospital, about 2.2 miles west.
Chapel Row is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN27, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
All of BN27 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Flowers Green (1 mile south), Herstmonceux (1 mile north-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Chapel Row
In Chapel Row, that means kitchens and buildings near The Brewers' Arms Inn. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey Bay station, roughly 4.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.2 miles south-east).