East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Playden extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Playden and across East Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Burning smells from the fan area
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Playden
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 centrifugal fans, roof-mounted fans and axial fans, and people most often call us about a heavily greased fan housing and weak extraction at the canopy.
Work in a small place like Playden starts with a call to agree access and timings, 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.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Playden (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Playden
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
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 to a regular schedule.
Also near Playden
Also in Playden
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- A fan that won’t start
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
Part by part
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. A clean fan is less likely to strain, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any previous report or certificate
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Grease, kitchens and Playden
At about 3 miles from the coast, Playden is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s data shows about 12 hotels and B&Bs registered within about 1.5 miles of central Playden. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Food hygiene inspections in Playden are the job of Rother council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Michael or elsewhere in Playden, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Term dates shape school work: for a school like St Michael's Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Playden is about 10 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. If you need extract fan cleaning in Playden, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Our area covers London and the South East, Playden included. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, large and small. We also work in Maidstone, around 23 miles away.
We work across TN31 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include Rectory Lane, New England Lane and Saltcote Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Houghton Green (1 mile north-east), East Guldeford (1 mile east), Rye (1 mile south), Iden (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Around Playden
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Rye College, Kings Head Inn and St Anthony of Padua Church, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rye station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ypres Tower (0.9 miles south) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Playden include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Leave it or put it right?
An unbalanced fan gets worse, not better. It can wear the bearings and lead to failure and a kitchen can’t cook safely without extraction. Cleaning it early is far less disruptive. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Playden is calmer for everyone.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why Playden businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Playden questions
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Playden?
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Playden. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can a school canteen extract in Playden be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Playden. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we will plan around them.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Playden?
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Historic houses near Playden, such as Lamb House about 0.9 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Comparing quotes
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What paperwork you get at the end
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the price is fixed
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Playden run smoothly.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.