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Extract Fan Cleaning in Almodington
Extract fan cleaning across Almodington and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Extract fan cleaning in Almodington
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. If you have a motor area thick with grease and a smell of hot grease from the extract, we can help, from axial fans, fan housings and roof-mounted fans onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Almodington, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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, whatever the size of the place.
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.
- Where
- Almodington (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Almodington
At about 3 miles from the coast, Almodington is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs across Almodington and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Almodington. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Birdham CE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Richard's Hospital (about 5.2 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Almodington is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Almodington or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 11 miles away.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Second Avenue, Batchmere Road and Third Avenue and nearby roads. Other places close to Almodington include Somerley (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south-west), Birdham (1 mile north), Highleigh (1 mile east) and Shipton Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Almodington
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 4.2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes an hour or two for most single fans, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Somewhere like Almodington, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Almodington, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
Impellers and blades
Coated blades move less air. Scraping and degreasing them restores their shape, so the fan can run as intended.
Why it’s worth doing now in Almodington
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. In a small place like Almodington, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Why Almodington businesses choose us
- Trading since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A written report with photos after every visit
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- Wiring faults to the fan
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
Almodington: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Almodington?
In Almodington, it’s Chichester 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.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Almodington out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Almodington. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, whether that’s late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we can clean just the fan. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
How long is a fan clean?
One easily reached fan is quick, but hard-to-reach fans take more time. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Almodington
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Earnley Church or elsewhere in Almodington, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of insurance
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered