East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Dukes Green, East Sussex
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Dukes Green: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Rough running from the extract fan
Extract fan cleaning in Dukes Green
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing and we clean it off. We are often asked to deal with less air being pulled from the kitchen and hot, greasy smells near the fan, on in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and discharge points.
In a small place like Dukes Green, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Dukes Green (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Dukes Green
At about 3 miles from the coast, Dukes Green is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Look up Dukes Green on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Dukes Green. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Kitchens in Dukes Green get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Historic houses near Dukes Green, such as Alfriston Clergy House about 0.5 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. For schools such as Alfriston School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Dukes Green is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Dukes Green and the rest of East Sussex. Dukes Green is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for extract fan cleaning. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (13 miles or so).
All of BN26 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. If your site is just outside Dukes Green, we cover Lullington (1 mile north-east), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Dukes Green
Around Dukes Green, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Dean's Place Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Dukes Green is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.8 miles west) and Arlington Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
How we price extract fan cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
FAQs for Dukes Green
Which environmental health team covers Dukes Green?
Food hygiene inspections in Dukes Green are carried out by Wealden council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you cover smaller places like Dukes Green?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Dukes Green included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
It’s cleaned with the whole extract at BESA’s minimum intervals for your cooking hours. Readings may show it needs cleaning more often.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, because it unbalances the fan. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. File it with your other extract records.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We can repair or replace it, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
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.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Dukes Green.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Dukes Green, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Dukes Green
A fan that sounds rough in Dukes Green is often telling you the extract needs a clean. If the fan is coated, the duct before it usually is too, so it’s worth checking the whole system. A fault that closes a site in a village like Dukes Green affects everyone who depends on it.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Dukes Green
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Photo reports with every job
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Different parts, different methods
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. They’re reached through access panels or by opening the casing, once they’re isolated.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A fan in a long-hours kitchen runs for most of the day, so grease and wear build up together. Regular cleans help it keep going.
Common problems we fix in Dukes Green
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Dukes Green is Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital, about 3.8 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach