East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Crumbles, East Sussex
Extract fan cleaning in Crumbles from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Crumbles
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, for example when it’s noisy or vibrating. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. We’re often asked to deal with thick grease on the impeller and casing and grease around the motor and its mounts, across axial fans, roof-mounted fans and discharge points.
Work in a small place like Crumbles starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Crumbles (BN23)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
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Also in Crumbles
What we’re called out for in Crumbles
Grease condenses as the air cools, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
Clients usually contact us after spotting something like this:
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
School kitchens, at schools like St Catherine's College for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What your quote should include
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What paperwork you get at the end
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How VAT is shown on the quote
What we do, step by step
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Crumbles knowing what to expect.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans sit within the duct run, often above a ceiling. We get to them through the duct or casing, once they’re isolated.
What affects the quote in Crumbles
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- What state the system is in
- How many systems or sites are involved
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A motor that has burnt out
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Crumbles
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
Crumbles questions
Do you work in villages like Crumbles?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is extract fan cleaning any different in a coastal place like Crumbles?
It can, as Crumbles is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. A fan housing that is rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, it should be. A TR19 Grease clean covers everything from canopy to discharge, and the fan sits right in that path, so it’s cleaned too.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
That depends on the fan’s size, its position and how much grease there is. As a guide, it takes an hour or two for most single fans.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so you keep your normal hours.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
Extract fan cleaning around Crumbles
At about 1 mile from the coast, Crumbles is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. There are about 34 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 11 takeaways in Crumbles and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. The fire and rescue service for Crumbles is 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.
Where a hall near St. Richard, or anywhere in Crumbles, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Eastbourne District General Hospital (about 3 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Crumbles is about 2 miles east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Crumbles, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, and Crumbles is one of them. We also work in Brighton, around 20 miles away.
We work across the BN23 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Tambora Square, Long Beach View and Golden Gate Way and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Crumbles, we cover Langney (1 mile west), Pevensey Bay (1 mile north-east), Pevensey (2 miles north), Westham (2 miles north-west) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (11 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Crumbles
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School and Princes Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles north) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Combe Hill.