West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Arundel
Extract fan cleaning for Arundel, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: 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.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
About our extract fan cleaning in Arundel
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. The work covers in-line fans, axial fans and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a motor area thick with grease and a noisy fan that has got louder over time.
Kitchens around a place like Arundel are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Arundel (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
Arundel questions
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Arundel during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Arundel. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Arundel?
Kitchens in Arundel are inspected by Arun council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
Will I get pictures of the cleaned fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. Typically it takes an hour or two for most single fans.
What about areas you can’t get to?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Visits to a place like Arundel are planned ahead, so we arrive with what the survey says the job needs.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How big the system is
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Kitchen extracts in Arundel
Food Standards Agency data counts about 27 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Arundel. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. In Arundel, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Arun council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Arundel is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Philip's Catholic Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you cook for passing trade around Arundel station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Arundel and District Hospital (about less than half a mile north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you need extract fan cleaning in Arundel, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Our area covers London and the South East, Arundel included. Arundel is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 19 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: BN18. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. You’ll find Arundel on the A27 and A284, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. If your site is just outside Arundel, we cover Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Near you in Arundel
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Arundel Park and The Newburgh Arms and the streets around them. Arundel’s nearest station is Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Keep access to the fan clear
If the fan needs more than a clean, we will say so plainly. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
Nearby places to Arundel
Other services in Arundel
Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Grease can escape from a roof fan onto the surrounding surface, so the outlet area is checked too. We note any grease around the fan.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Regular cleans help it keep going.