Brighton and Hove · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Extract fan cleaning across Saltdean and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Saltdean
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan and we clean it off. The work covers centrifugal fans, discharge points and axial fans, and common reasons people get in touch are vibration from an unbalanced impeller and a fan that has never been cleaned.
Kitchens around a place like Saltdean are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning in Saltdean: the local picture
The coast is only about 1 mile from Saltdean. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. There are about 22 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 13 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Saltdean, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Kitchens in Saltdean get their food hygiene inspections from Brighton and Hove council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
A hospital like French Convalescent Home, about 3 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Where a hall near St Nicholas, or anywhere in Saltdean, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Saltdean and the rest of Brighton and Hove. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from busy centres to quieter spots.
We work across BN2 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Near you in Saltdean
In Saltdean, that means kitchens and buildings near Beacon Hill, Queen Victoria pub and Longhill High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Saltdean include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Report rattles or humming early
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Keep the route to the fan clear. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
What affects the quote in Saltdean
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- What state the system is in
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Where the site is and how we reach it
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
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 talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Saltdean
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Brighton and Hove. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Nearby places to Saltdean
What else we do in Saltdean
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Everything the job in Saltdean needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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What we’re called out for in Saltdean
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Saltdean as anywhere. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire and an overworked motor runs hotter.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Historic houses near Saltdean, such as Monk's House about 3.5 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What your quote should include
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Questions from Saltdean
Does coastal air change anything about extract fan cleaning in Saltdean?
It can, as Saltdean is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. A fan housing that is rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Which council inspects kitchens in Saltdean?
In Saltdean, it’s Brighton and Hove council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
A common cause is grease. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Part by part
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. We clean it along with the blades.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them, so the outlet area is checked too. Heavy staining is noted on the report.