East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Duddleswell extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Duddleswell and across East Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Weak extraction at the canopy
Common problems we fix in Duddleswell
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Duddleswell as anywhere. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it, and a hot, struggling motor does not help.
Clients usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Crowborough War Memorial Hospital is the nearest hospital to Duddleswell, about 3 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the quote shows VAT
About our extract fan cleaning in Duddleswell
If the extract fan in Duddleswell has become noisy, weak or greasy? Tell us about it when you ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and you’ll get a fixed price, typically within one working day. The work covers in-line fans, discharge points and roof-mounted fans, and the jobs we see most are grease around the motor and its mounts and a fan coated in grease inside its housing.
Work in a small place like Duddleswell starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Duddleswell
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How big the system is
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Kitchen extracts in Duddleswell
Duddleswell, about 33 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. In Duddleswell, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Wealden council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
A TR19® clean in Duddleswell doesn’t stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Across the TN22 area, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. Duddleswell is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for extract fan cleaning. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
We cover every part of TN22 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. We also cover the places around Duddleswell: Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Duddleswell
Duddleswell’s nearest station is Buxted station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
How the job changes from site to site
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, with any limits noted.
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned inside and out.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Somewhere as small as Duddleswell, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
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Leave it or put it right?
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. A fault that closes a site in a village like Duddleswell affects everyone who depends on it.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why Duddleswell businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We diagnose before we treat
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Duddleswell: your questions answered
Do you work in villages like Duddleswell?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Duddleswell included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Duddleswell?
That is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Duddleswell?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before we start.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not typically. We need the work area to ourselves while we’re on site, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
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.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.