East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Wadhurst
Extract fan cleaning for Wadhurst and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan shaking on its mounts
About our extract fan cleaning in Wadhurst
Any fan serving a kitchen in Wadhurst is cleaned the same careful way as anywhere else: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. The result is photographed for your records. The work covers fan housings, axial fans and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are burning smells from the fan area and an extract fan with no cleaning record.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like Wadhurst gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Wadhurst (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning around Wadhurst
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 takeaways across Wadhurst and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Wadhurst. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Kitchens in Wadhurst get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Wadhurst CofE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Historic houses near Wadhurst, such as Wadhurst Castle about 0.1 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Wadhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. If you need extract fan cleaning in Wadhurst, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Wadhurst. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 16 miles from Wadhurst.
All of TN5 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Green Square, High Street and Old Station Road and nearby roads. Wadhurst is on the B2099 and B2100, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Wadhurst: Pell Green (1 mile north-east), Best Beech Hill (1 mile west), Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (7 miles west), Uckfield (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Wadhurst
Typical jobs here are in premises near White Hart pub and Uplands Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Wadhurst is Wadhurst station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
What affects the quote in Wadhurst
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Why act early in Wadhurst
Cleaning the fan in Wadhurst now is a short job: the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. Light use slows the build-up but does not stop it.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- In business since 2009
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Common problems we fix in Wadhurst
By the time air reaches the fan, it has passed the canopy, filters and duct. Whatever grease is still in it settles on the impeller and inside the housing where the spinning blades spread it around.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere around Wadhurst, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
The process
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes an hour or two for most single fans. For a place like Wadhurst, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- 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.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
FAQs for Wadhurst
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Wadhurst?
In Wadhurst, it’s Wealden council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Wadhurst?
Fire safety enforcement in Wadhurst is handled by 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.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No, not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. We get to them through the duct or casing after isolating them.
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: chips, distortion or wear. We note any concerns.