West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Colworth, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning across Colworth and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Extract fan cleaning in Colworth, done properly
A clean fan is not a repaired fan. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we’ll tell you and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You’ll know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. The work covers discharge points, roof-mounted fans and in-line fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a heavily greased fan housing and a fan left out of previous cleans.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Colworth (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Colworth
Is extract fan cleaning any different in a coastal place like Colworth?
It can, as Colworth is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Will you come out to Colworth?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Colworth included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it does not replace a full TR19 clean.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will plan the visit around them.
How long is a fan clean?
Allow an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Your quote will give an idea.
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 there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Colworth
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
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’re happy to quote for all of it.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Extract fan cleaning around Colworth
The coast is only about 3 miles from Colworth. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Look up Colworth on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 8 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Colworth. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Colworth sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Historic houses near Colworth, such as Goodwood House about 4 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (about 2.2 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Colworth is about 2 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For extract fan cleaning in and around Colworth, please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Colworth included. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Colworth is one of them. Portsmouth is in our area too, around 16 miles away.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Colworth: Merston (1 mile west), Oving (2 miles north-west), Lagness (2 miles south-west), Runcton (2 miles west) and Shopwyke (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Colworth
Around Colworth, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Regis School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, among other places. The closest station to Colworth is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tote Copse Castle (1.3 miles north-east).
What else we do in Colworth
When it’s something else
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Damaged fan blades
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
When to call us in Colworth
Grease condenses as the air cools, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
Look out for any of the following:
- Burning smells from the fan area
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan that has never been cleaned
For schools such as Bartons Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a survey comes first
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Colworth.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
How we price extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The condition of the system
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- A few general shots of the system
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Your last certificate, test record or report
For extract fan cleaning in Colworth, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.