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Extract fan cleaning in Houghton Green, East Sussex
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for commercial sites in Houghton Green and across East Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Houghton Green
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. A thorough clean removes the cause. If you’re dealing with an extract fan with no cleaning record and grease escaping from the fan outlet, we can put it right, from fan housings, in-line fans and discharge points onwards.
In a small place like Houghton Green, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Houghton Green
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the motor works harder. It’s simpler to plan the work at Houghton Green now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Houghton Green businesses choose us
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fully insured
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and it collects grease unevenly. That’s what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Inline duct fans
Space around an inline fan can be tight, so we plan how to reach and clean them. Anything out of reach is recorded.
Common problems we fix in Houghton Green
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. The grease that’s left lands on the blades and the casing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Michael or anywhere around Houghton Green, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- File the fan’s report with your other records
If the fan needs more than a clean, we will say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Keep the route to the fan clear. 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.
Places near Houghton Green
What else we do in Houghton Green
Extract fan cleaning in Houghton Green: the local picture
Sea air reaches Houghton Green, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The Food Standards Agency lists about 11 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses as registered food businesses across Houghton Green and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Kitchens in Houghton Green get their food hygiene inspections from Rother council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Michael's Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Houghton Green, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Lamb House is about 1.5 miles south), access may need planning.
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For extract fan cleaning in and around Houghton Green, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, Houghton Green included. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Houghton Green among them. Maidstone is in our area too, around 23 miles away.
All of TN31 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Houghton Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Kings Head Inn and Rye College. Houghton Green’s nearest station is Rye station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Houghton Green include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
The process
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. In a small place like Houghton Green, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- 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.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Houghton Green
Is extract fan cleaning any different in a coastal place like Houghton Green?
Yes, to a degree: at about 3 miles from the coast, Houghton Green gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Houghton Green?
Houghton Green is in the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Are you accredited?
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.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
It has to be off and isolated, for safety. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking is not affected.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. File it with your other extract records.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
How we price extract fan cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.