West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Chidham
One call covers cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Chidham, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Rough running from the extract fan
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
What a clean will not put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- Damaged fan blades
- A motor that has burnt out
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
About our extract fan cleaning in Chidham
If the ducts are the arteries, the fan is the heart. A heart under strain works harder for less. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look so you get a clean bill of health. Typical jobs include a heavily greased fan housing and grease around the motor and its mounts, on centrifugal fans, discharge points and roof-mounted fans.
For a kitchen in or near Chidham, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Chidham (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
How we price extract fan cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The number of sites or systems
- What state the system is in
- Site rules, permits and inductions
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. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
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.
Nearby places to Chidham
What else we do in Chidham
Why it’s worth doing now in Chidham
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. Planning a trip to Chidham ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Every job surveyed first
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
When to call us in Chidham
Fans that are hard to reach are often the ones that get missed. If it wasn’t included in past cleans, it may hold years of grease, and the report will show it.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Richard's Hospital (about 4.6 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What hours they’ll be on site
Multi-site and managed buildings
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 send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
How it 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 the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Somewhere as small as Chidham, 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.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Extract fan cleaning in Chidham: the local picture
At about 1 mile from the coast, Chidham 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 food hygiene register shows about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Chidham. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. Chidham 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.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Warblington Castle is about 4.1 miles west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Chidham Parochial Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Chidham, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Chidham is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 9 miles away.
We work across PO18 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Chidham include Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
What’s near Chidham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Bourne Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Nutbourne station, about 1 mile north-west. Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Chidham questions
Is Chidham within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Chidham is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Chidham during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Chidham. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
We isolate the fan, so the kitchen cannot cook while we work. We work evenings, overnight or weekends, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.