East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Founthill extract fan cleaning
For extract fan cleaning in Founthill, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Extract fan cleaning in Founthill
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and you will get a fixed price, normally within one working day. The work covers fan housings, axial fans and roof-mounted fans, and the jobs we see most are hot, greasy smells near the fan and a fan that no longer moves enough air.
In a village or hamlet like Founthill, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Founthill (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Founthill: your questions answered
Do you work in villages like Founthill?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Founthill included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which council inspects kitchens in Founthill?
The local authority for Founthill is Lewes council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, where it makes sense. A coated fan often means the duct before it is coated too, but the choice is yours.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How the visit works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Founthill can be planned properly.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- 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
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Founthill
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How big the system is
- Any permits to work or inductions
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
When to call us in Founthill
A fan in Founthill builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Weak extraction at the canopy
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Uckfield Community Hospital about 3.7 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Comparing quotes
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a survey comes first
Managing agents and facilities teams in Founthill
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
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.
Nearby places to Founthill
Also in Founthill
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Report rattles or humming early
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
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.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Founthill
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Founthill. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. It’s Lewes council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Founthill. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Founthill is covered by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Newick Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Founthill, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Founthill, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Founthill, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Founthill is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (11 miles or so).
Extract fan cleaning in BN8 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
What’s near Founthill
Around Founthill, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
Why it’s worth doing now in Founthill
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Many fan problems start with grease, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Founthill is calmer for everyone.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why Founthill businesses choose us
- We diagnose before we treat
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease