East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Wilmington, East Sussex
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Wilmington: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
What the work involves, part by part
Fan housings and motors
Motors and their electrics are kept dry and treated with care, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so we clean what we safely can.
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
About our extract fan cleaning in Wilmington
Any fan serving a kitchen in Wilmington is cleaned the same careful way as anywhere else: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. Your report shows the impeller as we found it and as we left it. The work covers axial fans, roof-mounted fans and in-line fans, and common reasons people get in touch are hot, greasy smells near the fan and grease stains around the discharge.
For a kitchen in or near Wilmington, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Wilmington (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Wilmington
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
Clients typically contact us after spotting something like this:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Burning smells from the fan area
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Willingdon Community School or anywhere near Wilmington, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- What insurance they carry
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Wilmington
Kitchens in Wilmington get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. We cover Wilmington, about 48 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Alfriston Clergy House is about 1.9 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Where a hall near St Mary and St Peter's Church, or anywhere in Wilmington, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For extract fan cleaning in and around Wilmington, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, including Wilmington. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 14 miles away.
Every address in BN26 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on The Street and Ades Field or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Wilmington
Around Wilmington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Sussex Ox pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Agricultural Museum (under half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
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Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
File the photo report with your other extract records. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
Wilmington: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Wilmington?
Food hygiene inspections in Wilmington are carried out by Wealden council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire service covers Wilmington?
Fire safety enforcement in Wilmington is handled by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Wilmington?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
What information do you need?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
A clean won’t mend wear. We repair and replace extract fans as well, with a fixed quote first.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work and have been trading since 2009.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it cannot start while we work. With the extract off, the kitchen can’t cook, so we work out of hours.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Why it’s worth doing now in Wilmington
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Wilmington
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Wilmington.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.