East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Magham Down, East Sussex
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Magham Down? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Magham Down
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. The work covers fan housings, discharge points and roof-mounted fans, and people most often call us about a noisy fan that has got louder over time and vibration from an unbalanced impeller.
For a kitchen in or near Magham Down, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Magham Down (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Magham Down
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How easy every part is to reach
- Parking and loading at the site
- How many systems or sites are involved
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
For extract fan cleaning in Magham Down, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Damaged fan blades
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Magham Down
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
Part by part
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so the method is planned in advance. Anything out of reach is recorded.
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and it collects grease unevenly. That is what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
How it works
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Magham Down.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Report rattles or humming early
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
Magham Down questions
Who is the fire and rescue service for Magham Down?
That is 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Magham Down?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Magham Down is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. If a fan can’t be reached, the report says so, so you always know what was cleaned.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, where it makes sense. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan usually means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Magham Down
There are about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Magham Down, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. In Magham Down, 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 dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Fire safety in Magham Down falls to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Hailsham Community College or anywhere near Magham Down, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Amberstone Hospital about 0.5 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Horselunges Manor is about 1.7 miles west), access may need planning.
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN27 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (18 miles or so).
Extract fan cleaning in BN27 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Old Road and Nodes Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If your site is just outside Magham Down, we cover Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Magham Down
The closest station to Magham Down is Polegate station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).