West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Colgate
For extract fan cleaning in Colgate, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan shaking on its mounts
About our extract fan cleaning in Colgate
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the extract fan, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, for example when it’s noisy or vibrating. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. We’re often asked to deal with a fan shaking on its mounts and grease stains around the discharge, on in-line fans, fan housings and roof-mounted fans.
For a kitchen in or near Colgate, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Colgate questions
Do you work in villages like Colgate?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Colgate included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who inspects food businesses in Colgate?
In Colgate, it’s Horsham council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
Cleaning removes grease, but it can’t fix worn parts. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
Allow an hour or two for most single fans. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Colgate?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before work begins.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Grease, kitchens and Colgate
We cover Colgate, about 30 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Kitchens in Colgate get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
School kitchens, at schools like Colgate Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Colgate (Tyes Place is about 4.5 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Sites in Colgate get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (18 miles or so).
We work across the RH13 and RH12 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. That includes premises on Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Colgate: Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Colgate
Around Colgate, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Dragon pub, Target Hill Park and Cottesmore School and the streets around them. Colgate’s nearest station is Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
How we price extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- How easy every part is to reach
- The size of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Travel, parking and unloading
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Also near Colgate
What else we do in Colgate
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
When we have finished, the fan is reassembled and run. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
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.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Why act early in Colgate
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included and many insurers require the full system to be cleaned to TR19. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Colgate.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Colgate
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St. Saviour's Church or elsewhere in Colgate, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether VAT is included