East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Salehurst extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Salehurst, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
About our extract fan cleaning in Salehurst
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You’ll know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. If you have a fan left out of previous cleans and less air being pulled from the kitchen, we can help.
Work in a small place like Salehurst 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.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Salehurst (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Salehurst
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger and the motor works harder. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Salehurst rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
Also near Salehurst
Also in Salehurst
Managing agents and facilities teams in Salehurst
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Common questions in Salehurst
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Salehurst?
Kitchens in Salehurst are inspected by Rother council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Salehurst?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Salehurst. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Salehurst?
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan, wearing bearings and mounts. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan shaking on its mounts
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Durhamford Manor is about 3.7 miles south), access may need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Proof of insurance
- What paperwork you get at the end
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
How it works
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. After that, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Salehurst 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Salehurst kitchens: local notes
Fire safety in Salehurst 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. Salehurst is about 43 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
School kitchens, at schools like Salehurst Church of England Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Salehurst, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Salehurst is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For extract fan cleaning in and around Salehurst, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, including Salehurst. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 19 miles from Salehurst.
Here we cover the TN32 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Salehurst: Northbridge Street (1 mile west), Robertsbridge (1 mile south-west), John's Cross (2 miles south), Mountfield (3 miles south) and Oxley's Green (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Salehurst
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Salehurst Halt Public House and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. Salehurst’s nearest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 1 mile south-west. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.6 miles north-west).
Different parts, different methods
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. We clean them where they can be safely reached, and anything we cannot reach is recorded.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Damaged fan blades
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans