West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Compton, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning in Compton from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A heavily greased fan housing
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Compton
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. The work covers axial fans, fan housings and discharge points, and people most often call us about rough running from the extract fan and an extract fan with no cleaning record.
For a kitchen in or near Compton, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Compton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A motor that has burnt out
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Compton
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
Extract fan cleaning in Compton: the local picture
About 53 miles out from central London, Compton is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Food hygiene inspections in Compton are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
School kitchens, at schools like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Historic houses near Compton, such as Uppark about 1.8 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. For extract fan cleaning in and around Compton, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Our area covers London and the South East, Compton included. Compton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, roughly 11 miles from Compton.
All of PO18 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Church Lane and School Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Compton
Around Compton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
What we’re called out for in Compton
By the time air reaches the fan, it has passed the canopy, filters and duct. Whatever grease is still in it settles on the impeller and inside the housing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A heavily greased fan housing
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Compton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
How it works
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 an hour or two for most single fans. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Compton before we set off.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: 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 we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
Compton questions
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Compton?
In Compton, it’s Chichester council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Compton out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Compton. Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
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 many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Compton
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Nearby places to Compton
What else we do in Compton
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Leave it or put it right?
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. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why Compton businesses choose us
- In business since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
The blades of the impeller do the work, and grease builds up on them unevenly. An uneven coating throws it off balance, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A long-hours kitchen can’t afford a fan failure. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.