West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Apuldram extract fan cleaning
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for commercial sites in Apuldram and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Extract fan cleaning in Apuldram, done properly
Any fan serving a kitchen in Apuldram is cleaned the same careful way as anywhere else: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. The result is photographed for your records. The work covers in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and centrifugal fans, and the jobs we see most are an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and less air being pulled from the kitchen.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Apuldram kitchens: local notes
At about 3 miles from the coast, Apuldram is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The FSA’s data shows about 14 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 3 hotels and guest houses registered in Apuldram and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in Apuldram. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Goodwood House is about 4.4 miles north-east), access may need planning. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Richard's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Apuldram, about 2.1 miles north-east. Where a hall near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Apuldram, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Sites in Apuldram get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Apuldram among them. Portsmouth is in our area too, around 12 miles away.
Every address in PO20 and PO19 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Apuldram include Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Around Apuldram
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Black Horse Public House, The Prebendal School and Bishop Luffa School. Apuldram’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Apuldram includes Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
Places near Apuldram
What else we do in Apuldram
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Apuldram
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Questions from Apuldram
Who is the fire and rescue service for Apuldram?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Apuldram. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Which council inspects kitchens in Apuldram?
The local authority for Apuldram is Chichester council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it does not spread.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
An unbalanced impeller, normally from uneven grease, is a common cause. After cleaning, we’ll tell you if wear or damage is also involved.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Apuldram?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Apuldram
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The number of sites or systems
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Apuldram
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Why it’s worth doing now in Apuldram
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. In a small place like Apuldram, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Apuldram
- Trading since 2009
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We are fully insured
- A written report with photos after every visit
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Never cook with a filter missing
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.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Somewhere as small as Apuldram, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear the space around the work
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.