East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Silver Hill, East Sussex
Extract fan cleaning in Silver Hill, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
Extract fan cleaning in Silver Hill, done properly
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing and we clean it off. We are often asked to deal with a fan that no longer moves enough air and a noisy fan that has got louder over time, across axial fans, roof-mounted fans and in-line fans.
In a village or hamlet like Silver Hill, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Silver Hill
Silver Hill sits within the area of 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. Food hygiene inspections in Silver Hill are the job of Rother council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Silver Hill, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Silver Hill is Ticehurst House Hospital, about 4.4 miles north-west.
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Silver Hill gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Silver Hill is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Maidstone is in our area too, about 18 miles from Silver Hill.
Extract fan cleaning in TN19 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Silver Hill
Typical jobs here are in premises near The White Horse Public House and Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. Silver Hill’s nearest station is Etchingham station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Report rattles or humming early
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
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What else we do in Silver Hill
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
What the work involves, part by part
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, so grease and wear build up together. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Impellers and blades
The blades of the impeller do the work, and grease builds up on them unevenly. An uneven coating throws it off balance, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
What happens if it’s left?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Planning a trip to Silver Hill ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Silver Hill businesses choose us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Silver Hill.
- 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
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
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How we price extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The size of the system
- The condition of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Silver Hill
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. So grease often settles heavily there.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What insurance they carry
- If they look at the system before pricing
Silver Hill questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Silver Hill?
Kitchens in Silver Hill are inspected by Rother council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Silver Hill?
That’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes, if the fan needs it. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan typically means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.