East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Rye Foreign, East Sussex
Need extract fan cleaning in Rye Foreign? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Weak extraction at the canopy
About our extract fan cleaning in Rye Foreign
We have been trading since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. If you have a noisy fan that has got louder over time and less air being pulled from the kitchen, we can help.
Work in a small place like Rye Foreign starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Rye Foreign (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning around Rye Foreign
We cover Rye Foreign, about 50 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Rye Foreign is covered by 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.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Lamb House is about 1.9 miles south-east), access may need planning. For schools such as Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Rye Foreign, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Rye Foreign is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Rye Foreign to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Rye Foreign among them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 22 miles away.
All of TN31 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around Rye Foreign: Iden (1 mile north-east), Playden (1 mile east), Houghton Green (2 miles east), Rye (2 miles south-east) and East Guldeford (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Rye Foreign
Around Rye Foreign, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Rye College and The Horse And Cart Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Rye station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.9 miles south-east) and Ypres Tower (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rye Foreign include Flatropers Wood.
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Regular cleans help it keep going.
Impellers and blades
The blades of the impeller do the work, and it collects grease unevenly. An uneven coating throws it off balance, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
Where the fan needs repair rather than cleaning, the report says so. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Listen to the fan. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller and early action can save a repair.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for most single fans. For a village or hamlet like Rye Foreign, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. A TR19 clean that left out the fan wouldn’t cover the whole system and many insurers require the full system to be cleaned to TR19. Somewhere as small as Rye Foreign, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Rye Foreign
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fully insured
- Photo reports with every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
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.
FAQs for Rye Foreign
Will you come out to Rye Foreign?
Yes. Rye Foreign is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you work at weekends in Rye Foreign?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Rye Foreign needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. 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.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can you fix a fan that’s 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 included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
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What affects the quote in Rye Foreign
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
- The scale of the work
- What state the system is in
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 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 you commit to anything.