East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Upperton, East Sussex
For extract fan cleaning in Upperton, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
Extract fan cleaning around Upperton
Upperton lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency records include about 37 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 49 hotels and B&Bs in and around Upperton, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Environmental health officers from Eastbourne council inspect food businesses in Upperton. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Eastbourne District General Hospital is the nearest hospital to Upperton, about 0.9 miles north-west. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Upperton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Upperton and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 18 miles away.
Work in BN21, BN22 and BN20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. You’ll find Upperton on the A2021 and A2040, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Close by, we work in Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Upperton
Typical jobs here are in premises near Gildredge House, WMG Academy for Young Engineers and The Rainbow pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Upperton itself: Eastbourne station. Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Upperton
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we will tell you and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. We’re often asked to deal with a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and weak extraction at the canopy, across centrifugal fans, axial fans and in-line fans.
For a smaller kitchen near Upperton, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and it collects grease unevenly. That is what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. They’re reached through access panels or by opening the casing, once they’re isolated.
How we price extract fan cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- What state the system is in
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- 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
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. Then call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Report rattles or humming early
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
How it works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes an hour or two for most single fans, and we clear up before we go. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Upperton, so let us know how to reach it.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- 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.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Clear loose items from the work area
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
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 are happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- Damaged fan blades
- A motor that has burnt out
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
Upperton questions
Can a school canteen extract in Upperton be done out of term time?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 12 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Upperton. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Upperton?
Food hygiene inspections in Upperton are carried out by Eastbourne council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. If a fan can’t be reached, the report says so, so you always know what was cleaned.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
Do you work in Upperton?
Yes. Our technicians work in Upperton, within the South East and London area we cover.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.