East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Chiltington extract fan cleaning
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Chiltington, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Chiltington
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: 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. The work covers discharge points, centrifugal fans and in-line fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan coated in grease inside its housing and grease stains around the discharge.
In a village or hamlet like Chiltington, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Cleaning the fan in Chiltington now is a short job: the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. If the system at a site near Chiltington fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why Chiltington businesses choose us
- In business since 2009
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
What a clean won’t put right
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’ll tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- A fan that will not start
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
Places near Chiltington
More services for Chiltington
Kitchen extracts in Chiltington
Environmental health officers from Lewes council inspect food businesses in Chiltington. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Chiltington is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Anne of Cleves House, about 3.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Chiltington; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Chailey School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. For extract fan cleaning in and around Chiltington, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. We work across South East England and London, Chiltington included. Chiltington is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Here we cover the BN7 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
What’s near Chiltington
The closest station to Chiltington is Cooksbridge station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). Not far away are Blackcap and Malling Down.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Chiltington?
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan left out of previous cleans
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church or elsewhere in Chiltington, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What your quote should include
- What records you will receive afterwards
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
How it works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Somewhere as small as Chiltington, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Questions from Chiltington
Do you work overnight in Chiltington?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Chiltington keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which council inspects kitchens in Chiltington?
That is Lewes council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Chiltington. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. File it with your other extract records.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Report rattles or humming early
- Check filters are seated before cooking
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Make sure the fan is reachable. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.