East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Plumpton
Extract fan cleaning across Plumpton and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- A motor area thick with grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Extract fan cleaning in Plumpton
Not all extract fans are the same: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. Each is isolated and opened in its own way and the survey shows us how to reach it. The work covers roof-mounted fans, in-line fans and discharge points, and the jobs we see most are grease escaping from the fan outlet and a fan that has never been cleaned.
For a kitchen in or near Plumpton, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Plumpton (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Plumpton run smoothly.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- 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
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning will not do:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A fan that won’t start
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
What happens if it’s left?
A fan that sounds rough in Plumpton is often telling you the extract needs a clean. If the fan is coated, the duct before it typically is too so a full TR19 clean may be due. It’s simpler to plan the work at Plumpton now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why Plumpton businesses choose us
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Photo reports with every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
What affects the quote in Plumpton
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The condition of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site rules, permits and inductions
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: 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.
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and blades
The blades of the impeller do the work, and it collects grease unevenly. That’s what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. They’re reached through access panels or by opening the casing, once they’re isolated.
Questions from Plumpton
Which council inspects kitchens in Plumpton?
That is Lewes council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Plumpton. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you cover smaller places like Plumpton?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Plumpton included. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll usually reply within one working day.
How long is a fan clean?
That depends on the fan’s size, its position and how much grease there is. Typically it takes an hour or two for most single fans.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Build-up on the impeller is a frequent reason, because it unbalances the fan. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Plumpton
How fast a fan gets greasy in Plumpton depends on the cooking: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A heavily greased fan housing
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Plumpton is Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 3.4 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What insurance they carry
- Whether they recommend a next date
Plumpton kitchens: local notes
At about 41 miles from central London, Plumpton sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Plumpton is covered by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Plumpton (Anne of Cleves House is about 4 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere in Plumpton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Plumpton is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Plumpton, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Plumpton among them. We also work in Brighton, about 6 miles from Plumpton.
All of BN7 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Plumpton Lane and Ditchling Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Plumpton include East Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Streat (1 mile north-west), Chiltington (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles north) and Cooksbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Plumpton
Around Plumpton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Half Moon Inn. For rail, the closest station is Plumpton station, roughly 1.4 miles north. A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (3.7 miles west). Not far away are Malling Down and Blackcap.