East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Wych Cross, East Sussex
Extract fan cleaning in Wych Cross from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Rough running from the extract fan
Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
If the fan needs more than a clean, we will say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Make sure the fan is reachable. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Extract fan cleaning in Wych Cross
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. If you are dealing with rough running from the extract fan and less air being pulled from the kitchen, we can put it right, from axial fans, fan housings and in-line fans onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Wych Cross, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures 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
- Wych Cross (RH18)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Wych Cross?
A fan in Wych Cross builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Burning smells from the fan area
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Greenfields School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes an hour or two for most single fans. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Wych Cross.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Extract fan cleaning around Wych Cross
Kitchens in Wych Cross get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Wych Cross falls to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Queen Victoria Hospital is the nearest hospital to Wych Cross, about 4.8 miles north. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Standen is about 3.2 miles north-west), access may need planning.
Wych Cross is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. From the centre of Wych Cross to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Wych Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (18 miles or so).
Extract fan cleaning in RH18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Lewes Road and Wych Cross, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. If your site is just outside Wych Cross, we cover Chelwood Gate (1 mile south), Forest Row (2 miles north), Birchgrove (2 miles south-west), Coleman's Hatch (2 miles north-east) and Chelwood Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (13 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles east), Uckfield (8 miles south-east), South Malling (13 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south).
What’s near Wych Cross
The closest station to Wych Cross is East Grinstead station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Heaven Farm Museum (3.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Towns and villages near Wych Cross
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Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Wych Cross
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How big the system is
- How easy every part is to reach
- What state the system is in
- A single visit or a regular plan
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Wych Cross
Which fire service covers Wych Cross?
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Wych Cross. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you work in Wych Cross outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Wych Cross can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you work in Wych Cross?
Yes. We cover Wych Cross and across East Sussex, within our South East and London area. To book, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
Every clean has a photo report, along with notes on the fan’s condition. A full clean adds a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
With the fan isolated, the extract is not running. We work evenings, overnight or weekends, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
What a clean will not put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A fan that won’t start
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Wych Cross
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
How the job changes from site to site
Inline duct fans
Space around an inline fan can be tight, so we plan how to reach and clean them. If it can’t be reached fully, the report says so.
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.