West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Balls Cross extract fan cleaning
We cover Balls Cross for cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Burning smells from the fan area
Extract fan cleaning in Balls Cross, done properly
We’ve been trading since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. We’re often asked to deal with a fan that no longer moves enough air and thick grease on the impeller and casing, across roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and discharge points.
In a village or hamlet like Balls 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Balls Cross?
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters do not seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A heavily greased fan housing
Where a hall near Holy Trinity Church, or anywhere in Balls Cross, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Before you book anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What insurance they carry
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Balls Cross kitchens: local notes
We cover Balls Cross, about 39 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Balls Cross sits within the area of 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.
Historic houses near Balls Cross, such as Petworth House about 2.9 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Balls Cross, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Guildford is in our area too, around 15 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the GU28 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Other places close to Balls Cross include Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Balls Cross
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Not far away are The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. 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. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Balls Cross, let us know and we will plan around it.
- 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.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Balls Cross, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
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. Planning a trip to Balls Cross ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Trading since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Damaged fan blades
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Balls Cross
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The condition we find in the survey
- How easy every part is to reach
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How big the system is
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
FAQs for Balls Cross
Who is the fire and rescue service for Balls Cross?
Fire safety enforcement in Balls Cross is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you cover smaller places like Balls Cross?
Yes. Balls Cross is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so you keep your normal hours.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
A single accessible fan doesn’t take long, but hard-to-reach fans take more time. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If cleaning shows a worn motor, bearings or impeller, we will tell you and quote for the repair.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Nearby places to Balls Cross
Other services in Balls Cross
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
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.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. We clean them where they can be safely reached, and anything we cannot reach is recorded.
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: chips, distortion or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.