West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Boxgrove extract fan cleaning
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Boxgrove, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Boxgrove
Any fan serving a kitchen in Boxgrove is cleaned the same careful way as anywhere else: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. Your report shows the impeller as we found it and as we left it. If you have a fan left out of previous cleans and a fan that hums, whines or rumbles, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Boxgrove, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Boxgrove
Do you work overnight in Boxgrove?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which council inspects kitchens in Boxgrove?
Kitchens in Boxgrove are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so the site can carry on as normal.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Before and after photos go into a report, with anything we noticed. For a full TR19 clean, you also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
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What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
The blades of the impeller do the work, and it collects grease unevenly. That’s what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. BESA guidance sets at least 3-monthly cleaning for that level of use, fan included.
What we’re called out for in Boxgrove
A greasy fan in Boxgrove is fuel at the end of the duct. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire, and a hot, struggling motor doesn’t help.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Historic houses near Boxgrove, such as Goodwood House about 1.5 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
Extract fan cleaning in Boxgrove: the local picture
There are about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around Boxgrove, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. The fire and rescue service for Boxgrove is 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. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Boxgrove. 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.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Boxgrove CofE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. A hospital like Chichester Centre, about 2.7 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For extract fan cleaning in and around Boxgrove, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Our area covers London and the South East, Boxgrove included. Boxgrove is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (16 miles or so).
We cover every part of PO18 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Boxgrove
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 3.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. In a small place like Boxgrove, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
What staff can safely do
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. Leave those to us.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
- How many systems or sites are involved
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.