West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Church Norton, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning for Church Norton, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Rough running from the extract fan
Honest limits
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- Damaged fan blades
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
Extract fan cleaning in Church Norton, done properly
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. We are often asked to deal with weak extraction at the canopy and a motor area thick with grease, across in-line fans, fan housings and centrifugal fans.
Work in a small place like Church Norton starts with a call to agree access and timings, 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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Church Norton
Church Norton lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The Food Standards Agency lists about 5 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Church Norton. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. In Church Norton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like The Academy, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Wilfrid's Chapel or anywhere around Church Norton, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Church Norton and the rest of West Sussex. Church Norton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for extract fan cleaning. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 14 miles away.
Extract fan cleaning in PO20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Grange Lane and Rectory Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Church Norton
The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis station, about 4.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
Nearby places to Church Norton
Also in Church Norton
What we’re called out for in Church Norton
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Church Norton as anywhere. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire, and a hot, struggling motor does not help.
Look out for any of the following:
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Grease stains around the discharge
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Church Norton is Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, about 5.1 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If they look at the system before pricing
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Why act early in Church Norton
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. In a small place like Church Norton, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
Part by part
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Kitchens that cook 12 to 16 hours a day put the most grease through their fans. BESA guidance sets at least 3-monthly cleaning for that level of use, fan included.
Fan housings and motors
Inside the casing, grease is thrown onto the walls. We clean it along with the blades.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
The process
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes an hour or two for most single fans. For a village or hamlet like Church Norton, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
Church Norton: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Church Norton?
Yes, Church Norton is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is extract fan cleaning any different in a coastal place like Church Norton?
Yes, to a degree: at about 1 mile from the coast, Church Norton gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
Allow a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. We will confirm the time when we quote.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Church Norton?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, we can clean just the fan. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it does not replace a full TR19 clean.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
An unbalanced impeller, usually from uneven grease, is a common cause. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.