East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Ticehurst, East Sussex
One call covers cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Ticehurst: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A motor area thick with grease
- Burning smells from the fan area
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
Extract fan cleaning in Ticehurst, done properly
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. Typical jobs include vibration from an unbalanced impeller and fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan, across roof-mounted fans, in-line fans and axial fans.
Work in a small place like Ticehurst starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ticehurst
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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.
How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Wall fans
Smaller kitchens may extract through a fan on an outside wall. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Grease, kitchens and Ticehurst
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Ticehurst. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. The fire and rescue service for Ticehurst is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Food hygiene inspections in Ticehurst are the job of Rother council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Ticehurst is Ticehurst House Hospital, about 0.6 miles west. Historic houses near Ticehurst, such as Scotney Castle about 3.2 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Where a hall near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Ticehurst, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. If you need extract fan cleaning in Ticehurst, please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Ticehurst. Ticehurst is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Maidstone, around 16 miles away.
Work in TN5 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. We also cover Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Ticehurst
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Chequers Public House, among other places. The closest station to Ticehurst is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Ticehurst includes Bewl Water.
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. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Ticehurst before we set off.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
How to prepare
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Questions from Ticehurst
Can you come to Ticehurst after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Ticehurst needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Can you get to a site in Ticehurst?
Yes, Ticehurst is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The law calls them the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
How we price extract fan cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The size of the system
- The condition of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The number of sites or systems
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
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Why deal with it now?
Cleaning the fan in Ticehurst now is a short job: the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Ticehurst
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Photo reports with every job
See our cost guide or our accreditations.