East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Hurst Green, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Hurst Green
If the extract fan in Hurst Green has become noisy, weak or greasy? Tell us about it when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll give you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Hurst Green, typically within one working day. The work covers discharge points, axial fans and in-line fans, and people most often call us about a fan that hums, whines or rumbles and a smell of hot grease from the extract.
In a village or hamlet like Hurst Green, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Hurst Green
Fire safety in Hurst Green falls to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Hurst Green, about 41 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Ticehurst House Hospital about 3.7 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Hurst Green, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the TN19 postcode area, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 17 miles from Hurst Green.
Our technicians cover all of TN19 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Station Road, London Road and Great Oak and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hurst Green: Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Hurst Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Robertsbridge Community College and The Old Bull Inn. Hurst Green’s nearest station is Etchingham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Report rattles or humming early
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Listen to the fan. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear and early action can save a repair.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Hurst Green
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
For extract fan cleaning in Hurst Green, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Questions from Hurst Green
Can you come to Hurst Green after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Hurst Green keeps running as normal. When you call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Which council inspects kitchens in Hurst Green?
Kitchens in Hurst Green are inspected by Rother council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
The fan follows the full system’s interval at BESA’s minimum intervals for your cooking hours. Grease readings and the fan’s condition can show it needs more.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we can clean just the fan. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Hurst Green?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. If a fan cannot be reached, the report says so, so the record is accurate.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Hurst Green?
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. So grease often settles heavily there.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Bateman's, about 4.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Hurst Green; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- An impeller that is bent or split
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A motor that has burnt out
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
The process
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Hurst Green run smoothly.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- 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
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
What happens if it’s left?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Hurst Green is calmer for everyone.
No two sites are the same, 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.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hurst Green
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009