East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Lower Dicker extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning across Lower Dicker and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Rough running from the extract fan
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Lower Dicker
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A heart under strain works harder for less. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look so you get a clean bill of health. Typical jobs include a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and vibration from an unbalanced impeller, on in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and axial fans.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Dicker, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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, whatever the size of the place.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Lower Dicker (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what extract fan cleaning won’t do:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that will not start
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
When to call us in Lower Dicker
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan, wearing bearings and mounts. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel or elsewhere in Lower Dicker, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Comparing quotes
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- What paperwork you get at the end
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Common questions in Lower Dicker
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Lower Dicker?
The local authority for Lower Dicker is Wealden council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Which fire authority looks after Lower Dicker?
Lower Dicker is in the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
One easily reached fan is quick, but hard-to-reach fans take more time. We plan it out of hours.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- What state the system is in
- The times the site is available
- Travel, parking and unloading
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. We get to them through the duct or casing, once they’re isolated.
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How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up, and we clear up before we go. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Lower Dicker.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
What happens if it’s left?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. A planned visit to Lower Dicker is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works 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 go through it with you.
Why us?
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Grease, kitchens and Lower Dicker
Look up Lower Dicker on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Lower Dicker. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. In Lower Dicker, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Wealden council. 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. Fire safety in Lower Dicker falls to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Horselunges Manor is about 1.2 miles east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Hellingly Community Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Lower Dicker is about 2 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Lower Dicker to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, large and small. We also work in Brighton, around 16 miles away.
Work in BN27 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on Hackhurst Lane, Diamond Drive and Court Lodge Close and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Lower Dicker, we cover Lower Horsebridge (1 mile east), Nash Street (1 mile north-west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (1 mile south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lower Dicker
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Hailsham Community College and Bede's Prep School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles north) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.8 miles east).