East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Maresfield
Extract fan cleaning across Maresfield and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
Common problems we fix in Maresfield
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew or anywhere around Maresfield, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they’re fully insured
About our extract fan cleaning in Maresfield
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing and we clean it off. If you are dealing with a noisy fan that has got louder over time and vibration from an unbalanced impeller, we can help, from discharge points, fan housings and centrifugal fans onwards.
Somewhere as small as Maresfield, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Maresfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Check filters are seated before cooking
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
Kitchen extracts in Maresfield
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around Maresfield, up to about a mile and a half out. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Food hygiene inspections in Maresfield are the job of Wealden council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Maresfield sits within the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
School kitchens, at schools like Bonners CofE School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Uckfield Community Hospital (about 2.3 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From the centre of Maresfield to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, and Maresfield is one of them. Brighton is in our area too, around 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: TN22. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Maresfield include Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Maresfield
Around Maresfield, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near West Park and Uckfield College and the streets around them. The closest station to Maresfield is Uckfield station, about 2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Maresfield include Brickfield Meadow.
Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. A planned visit to Maresfield is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every visit written up, with pictures
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Somewhere as small as Maresfield, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
What a clean won’t put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- Wiring faults to the fan
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
Common questions in Maresfield
Can you come to Maresfield after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Maresfield can fit around your hours. When you call 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you work in villages like Maresfield?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Maresfield is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
The fan must be isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Before and after pictures go into a report, along with notes on the fan’s condition. For a full TR19 clean, you also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Maresfield
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.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.