East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in John's Cross
Our technicians work in John's Cross on extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
About our extract fan cleaning in John's Cross
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan, and that is what we clean. The work covers axial fans, centrifugal fans and roof-mounted fans, and people most often call us about grease around the motor and its mounts and vibration from an unbalanced impeller.
In a small place like John's Cross, 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.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- John's Cross (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. A TR19 clean that left out the fan wouldn’t cover the whole system, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. In a place like John's Cross, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
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 are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in John's Cross
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in John's Cross
Which fire authority looks after John's Cross?
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for John's Cross. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Which council inspects kitchens in John's Cross?
In John's Cross, it’s Rother council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes. The report will make clear that only the fan was cleaned, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
What we’re called out for in John's Cross
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.
Clients normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- A motor area thick with grease
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Burning smells from the fan area
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of All Saints or anywhere around John's Cross, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What to look for in a quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of insurance
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Looking after it afterwards
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
You get before and after photos of the impeller and housing. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
Impellers and blades
Coated blades move less air. Scraping and degreasing them restores their shape, so the fan can run as intended.
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. For a village or hamlet like John's Cross, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Kitchen extracts in John's Cross
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers John's Cross. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. John's Cross, about 45 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Vinehall School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Durhamford Manor is about 2.1 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in John's Cross, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too, about 21 miles from John's Cross.
Our technicians cover all of the TN32 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in John's Cross
Typical jobs here are in premises near John's Cross Public House and Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
Managing agents and facilities teams in John's Cross
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.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.