West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Blackstone
Extract fan cleaning in Blackstone, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
About our extract fan cleaning in Blackstone
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. Each is isolated and opened in its own way, and we plan that during the survey. The work covers roof-mounted fans, axial fans and discharge points, and the jobs we see most are an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and grease escaping from the fan outlet.
In a small place like Blackstone, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Blackstone (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Common problems we fix in Blackstone
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. The grease that is left lands on the blades and the casing where the spinning blades spread it around.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, or anywhere in Blackstone, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What to look for in a quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
Kitchen extracts in Blackstone
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Blackstone. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Blackstone get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; The Dene Hospital is the nearest hospital to Blackstone, about 3.8 miles north-east.
Blackstone is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Blackstone and the rest of West Sussex. Blackstone is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 8 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the BN5 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Blackstone Lane and Blackstone Street and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Blackstone, we cover Woodmancote (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-east), Albourne (1 mile east), Albourne Street (1 mile east) and Albourne Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Around Blackstone
Blackstone’s nearest station is Hassocks station, roughly 3.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- An impeller that is bent or split
- Wiring faults to the fan
- A fan that will not start
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
Inside the casing, grease is thrown onto the walls. We clean it along with the blades.
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Why it’s worth doing now in Blackstone
The fan is part of the fire path. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Fully insured
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Blackstone.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
FAQs for Blackstone
Do you work in villages like Blackstone?
Yes. Blackstone is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Blackstone?
Fire safety enforcement in Blackstone is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, we do. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The whole system still needs cleaning at the intervals in BESA guidance.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Blackstone?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we will typically reply within one working day.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.