West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning

Extract Fan Cleaning in Coolham

For extract fan cleaning in Coolham, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.

  • Rough running from the extract fan
  • A fan shaking on its mounts
  • A smell of hot grease from the extract

Extract fan cleaning across Coolham

Extract fan cleaning in Coolham, done properly

Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. Each is isolated and opened in its own way, and we plan that during the survey. If you have a smell of hot grease from the extract and grease stains around the discharge, we can help, from axial fans, fan housings and discharge points onwards.

Work in a small place like Coolham starts with a call to agree access and timings, 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 written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.

Inside an extract duct: heavy deposits on the left, cleaned metal on the right
Place
Coolham (RH13)
Region
West Sussex
Paperwork
TR19® certificate and photo report
Quotes
Fixed quote, normally within a working day
When we work
Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
Call
0345 646 2711
Updated
30 October 2026

Do you need extract fan cleaning in Coolham?

A greasy fan in Coolham is fuel at the end of the duct. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it, and a hot, struggling motor doesn’t help.

What we’re most often called out for:

  • Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
  • Thick grease on the impeller and casing
  • Rough running from the extract fan
  • A smell of hot grease from the extract

Where a hall near St Mary's Mission Church, or anywhere in Coolham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.

Before you book anyone

  • Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
  • Whether they recommend a next date
  • Whether the price is fixed
  • Proof of insurance

How to choose an extract cleaning contractor

Grease, kitchens and Coolham

The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Coolham. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. The fire and rescue service for Coolham is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Kitchens in Coolham get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.

Term dates shape school work: for a school like William Penn School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.

Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Coolham or further out, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: RH13. Whether your site is on Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Coolham

Typical jobs here are in premises near The Selsey Arms Public House. Coolham’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.

Map of Coolham © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Coolham

Can you work in Coolham outside opening hours?

Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Coolham keeps running as normal. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.

Do you work in villages like Coolham?

Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.

What does TR19 mean?

A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.

How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Coolham?

It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.

Will we have to shut during the visit?

Not normally. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.

Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?

Before and after pictures go into a report, along with notes on the fan’s condition. For a full TR19 clean, you also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.

Can you fix a fan that is worn out?

Anything beyond cleaning is flagged, with what we found. We can repair or replace it, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.

How the visit works

We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes an hour or two for most single fans. The timing of a visit to Coolham is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.

  1. We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
  2. With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
  3. We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
  4. The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
  5. It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
  • Tell us where we can park and unload
  • Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system

Getting a quote

Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.

Get a price

Advice

Managing agents and facilities teams in Coolham

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.

Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.

What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning

Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:

  • The times the site is available
  • What state the system is in
  • The scale of the work
  • How easy every part is to reach

When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.

What to send for a quote

Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:

  • Where the site is and what kind of site it is
  • Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
  • Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
  • The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to

Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.

Aftercare tips

Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
  • Make sure the fan is included each time
  • Report rattles or humming early
  • Leave a clear route to the fan

A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.

Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.

What a clean won’t put right

We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:

  • A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
  • An impeller that’s bent or split
  • Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)

If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Where we work

  • Centrifugal fans
  • Discharge points
  • In-line fans
  • Roof-mounted fans
  • Fan housings
  • Axial fans

Why act early in Coolham

Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. A fault that closes a site in a village like Coolham affects everyone who depends on it.

A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.

Why book with us

  • A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
  • Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
  • Every job surveyed first
  • We’re fully insured

See our cost guide or how to check a contractor.

BESCA Vent Hygiene EliteMember, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
CHAS · SafeContractorISO 9001 and fully insured
Certificate and photo reportWith every clean
24/7 emergency calloutEvenings, nights and weekends
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