Brighton and Hove · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Moulsecoomb, Brighton and Hove
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Moulsecoomb: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A motor area thick with grease
Extract fan cleaning in Moulsecoomb, done properly
In Moulsecoomb, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. Your report shows the impeller as we found it and as we left it. Common call-outs are for a fan shaking on its mounts and a fan left out of previous cleans, across fan housings, centrifugal fans and roof-mounted fans.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like Moulsecoomb gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Moulsecoomb (BN2, BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Damaged fan blades
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
Towns and villages near Moulsecoomb
Other services in Moulsecoomb
Moulsecoomb: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in Moulsecoomb?
The local authority for Moulsecoomb is Brighton and Hove council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Does being near the coast affect extract fan cleaning in Moulsecoomb?
It can. Moulsecoomb is within about 3 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Who is the responsible person?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. The area we are working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We can repair or replace it, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
We always isolate the fan first, so it cannot start while we work. With the extract off, the kitchen cannot cook, so we work out of hours.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Extract fan cleaning in Moulsecoomb: the local picture
Moulsecoomb lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. There are about 73 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 30 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Moulsecoomb, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Moulsecoomb sits within the area of 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.
Where a hall near St. Andrew's, or anywhere in Moulsecoomb, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Brighton General Hospital (about 1.1 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Moulsecoomb is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. If you need extract fan cleaning in Moulsecoomb, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. We work across South East England and London, including Moulsecoomb. Our Brighton and Hove coverage runs to 30 places, Moulsecoomb among them.
Every address in BN2 and BN1 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Natal Road, Lewes Road and The Avenue or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Moulsecoomb: Bevendean (1 mile south-east), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Hollingbury (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles west).
Near you in Moulsecoomb
In Moulsecoomb, that means kitchens and buildings near The Bevy pub, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Moulsecoomb itself: Moulsecoomb station. Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
What the work involves, part by part
Wall fans
Smaller kitchens may extract through a fan on an outside wall. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Check filters are seated before cooking
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.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
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.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. We plan the journey to Moulsecoomb and bring what the job is likely to need.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Moulsecoomb
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. The difference throws the impeller off balance, wearing bearings and mounts. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
If you run a café or takeaway near Moulsecoomb station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Proof of insurance
Managing agents and facilities teams in Moulsecoomb
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.