East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Rodmell extract fan cleaning
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Rodmell, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
When the fan is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller and early action can save a repair.
About our extract fan cleaning in Rodmell
If the ducts are the arteries, the fan is the heart. A heart under strain works harder for less. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look, before signing it off. The work covers discharge points, in-line fans and roof-mounted fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan shaking on its mounts and fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan.
In a village or hamlet like Rodmell, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Rodmell
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How big the system is
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
Smaller kitchens may extract through a fan on an outside wall. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. We clean it along with the blades.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Rodmell knowing what to expect.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Move anything stored near the system
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Rodmell: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in Rodmell?
Kitchens in Rodmell are inspected by Lewes council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you cover smaller places like Rodmell?
Yes. Rodmell is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan must be isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum, under BESA guidance. At the extremes, that is 3-monthly for heavy use and 12-monthly for light use, fan included.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If we find wear or damage, we will explain it and send you a fixed quote.
What is 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.
Nearby places to Rodmell
What else we do in Rodmell
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Damaged fan blades
- A motor that has burnt out
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
Grease, kitchens and Rodmell
It’s Lewes council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Rodmell. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Rodmell falls to 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.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Peter's Church or elsewhere in Rodmell, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Priory School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Rodmell, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, large and small. Brighton is in our area too, around 6 miles away.
Every address in BN7 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Rodmell
In Rodmell, that means kitchens and buildings near Lewes and Laughton Levels and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Southease station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Rodmell includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
What we are called out for in Rodmell
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
If you cook for passing trade around Southease station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Comparing quotes
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of insurance