How much does oven cleaning cost?

Our oven cleaning prices start from £60 for a single oven, £80 for a double oven, £60 for a combi oven, from £100 for a range cooker, and from £130 for an AGA. BBQ cleaning starts from £80. Appliance cleaning (fridges, washing machines, dishwashers, etc.) starts from £25.

What areas do you cover?

We cover Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, Essex, and West Sussex — including towns such as Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone, Canterbury, Reigate, Guildford, Brighton, Eastbourne, Chelmsford, Colchester, Chichester, Crawley, and many more.

Are your cleaning products safe and eco-friendly?

Yes. We use eco-friendly, non-caustic cleaning products that are tough on grease and carbon but safe for your home, family, pets, and the environment.

How long does an oven clean take?

A single oven clean takes approximately 1.5 hours, a double oven around 2 hours, and a range cooker or AGA up to 2.5 hours. We dismantle removable parts for a thorough deep clean.

Do I need to pay a deposit to book?

You can either pay in full when booking, or choose Pay on the Day which requires a £20 non-refundable deposit to secure your slot, with the remaining balance due on the day of your appointment.

Yes, we are fully insured and DBS-checked for your peace of mind. Our technicians are trained professionals who take care in your home.

Can you clean commercial kitchens and appliances?

Absolutely. We provide commercial oven, extractor, and appliance cleaning for pubs, restaurants, cafés, care homes, schools, and holiday lets. All commercial work is individually quoted following a site inspection.

Oven Cleaning in Hastings: Coastal Homes Deserve Clean Ovens

Living by the sea in Hastings is something truly special — fresh air rolling in off the Channel, fish and chips on the Old Town seafront, and the kind of relaxed coastal lifestyle that makes people fall in love with East Sussex. But if there's one thing that coastal living and busy family kitchens have in common, it's a hard-working oven that rarely gets the attention it deserves. Whether you're roasting a Sunday joint after a walk along Hastings Country Park or batch-cooking for the week ahead, your oven is one of the most-used appliances in your home. So when did you last give it a proper deep clean?

Why Coastal Kitchens Need More TLC

Homes in Hastings and the surrounding areas — including St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill, and Battle — face a unique challenge that inland properties simply don't. Salt air and coastal humidity can work their way into your kitchen, accelerating grease build-up and making baked-on residue cling even more stubbornly to oven walls, fans, and door glass. Add to that the general wear and tear of daily cooking, and it's easy to see why ovens in seaside homes can deteriorate faster than you might expect.

A neglected oven isn't just unpleasant to look at — it actively affects how well your appliance performs. Old grease and carbon deposits reduce heat efficiency, meaning your oven has to work harder (and use more energy) to reach the right temperature. That's not great for your electricity bills, and it's certainly not great for the environment.

What Does Professional Oven Cleaning Actually Involve?

Many homeowners in Hastings are surprised by just how thorough a professional oven clean really is. At Fordwell Oven & Appliance Care, our process goes far beyond wiping down the interior. Here's what you can expect:

Complete dismantling of racks, trays, side runners, and door glass panels
Eco-friendly, non-caustic cleaning solutions — safe for your family, pets, and the planet
Soak tanks used to dissolve grease from removable parts without harsh chemicals
Careful cleaning of fans, seals, and heating elements
Reassembly and a final polish so your oven looks showroom-ready

The whole process typically takes between 1.5 and 3 hours depending on the oven size, and you can be using it again just 30 minutes after we finish. No fumes, no residue, no mess left behind — we even lay down protective floor coverings before we start.

Practical Tips to Keep Your Oven Cleaner for Longer

While a professional clean from our team will restore your oven to its best, a few simple habits can slow down the build-up between visits:

Line the base with a reusable oven liner — these are easy to wipe down and catch drips before they bake on.
Cover dishes with foil or a lid when roasting to reduce splatter.
Wipe spills immediately once the oven has cooled — fresh residue is far easier to remove than carbonised grease.
Run a quick wipe-down weekly using a damp cloth and mild washing-up liquid on the interior walls.
Book a professional clean every 6–12 months depending on how frequently you cook. Regular users — particularly families — benefit from twice-yearly cleans.

These small steps can make a meaningful difference, especially in the busier cooking months around Christmas and the summer holidays.

Book Your Oven Clean in Hastings Today

Fordwell Oven & Appliance Care is a family-run business led by Bill and Chloe, and we're proud to serve customers across Hastings, Bexhill, St Leonards, Battle, and the wider East Sussex area. We're fully insured, DBS-checked, and rated 4.9 stars from over 200 happy customers — because we genuinely care about the service we deliver in every home we visit.

Our oven cleaning service starts from just £60, and we use only eco-friendly products throughout. As a local, trusted team, we fit around your schedule and always leave your kitchen exactly as we found it — only cleaner.

Ready to fall back in love with your oven? Use code FORDWELL10 at booking for 10% off your first clean.

📞 Call us on 07500 649733 🌐 Book online at fordwellovencleaning.com

Proudly serving Hastings, St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill, Battle, and communities across East Sussex.