Brighton and Hove · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Whitehawk, Brighton and Hove
Extract fan cleaning for Whitehawk, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Burning smells from the fan area
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
About our extract fan cleaning in Whitehawk
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. The work covers axial fans, discharge points and fan housings, and the jobs we see most are rough running from the extract fan and weak extraction at the canopy.
In a smaller place like Whitehawk, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Tell us about any gates, ladders or locked plant areas at your site near Whitehawk when you book.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The size of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Whitehawk kitchens: local notes
Whitehawk is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 473 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 91 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Whitehawk. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Whitehawk sits within the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Historic houses near Whitehawk, such as Royal Pavilion about 1.4 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Royal Sussex County Hospital is the nearest hospital to Whitehawk, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whether your site is in the middle of Whitehawk or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Whitehawk is one of 30 towns, villages and districts in Brighton and Hove where we work for commercial clients.
Extract fan cleaning in BN2 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Whitehawk include Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Whitehawk
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, about 1.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning won’t do:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
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.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Whitehawk?
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. When filters do not seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Clients usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Cuthman's or anywhere around Whitehawk, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- If they look at the system before pricing
Whitehawk: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in Whitehawk?
In Whitehawk, it’s Brighton and Hove council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can sea air affect extract fan cleaning in Whitehawk?
It can. Salt air reaches Whitehawk, which is within about 1 mile of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
One easily reached fan is quick, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. We plan it out of hours.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will plan the visit around them.
How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Wall fans
Grease can mark the outside wall around the fan. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
Leave it or put it right?
For a kitchen in Whitehawk, a noisy, greasy fan is often the first sign the whole system is overdue. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it, so it’s worth checking the whole system. In a smaller place like Whitehawk, a site that has to close is felt quickly.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Whitehawk
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.