Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Crawley, Hampshire
Our technicians work in Crawley on extract fan cleaning. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
When we’ve 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.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
About our extract fan cleaning in Crawley
Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type, and we plan that during the survey. Common call-outs are for thick grease on the impeller and casing and grease around the motor and its mounts, across axial fans, centrifugal fans and discharge points.
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.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Crawley (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Nearby places to Crawley
What else we do in Crawley
Leave it or put it right?
A fan clean in Crawley doesn’t take long: it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. Planning a trip to Crawley ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why Crawley businesses choose us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We are fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Crawley can be planned properly.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Crawley, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. 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.
Related advice
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- An impeller that is bent or split
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- A motor that has burnt out
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Different parts, different methods
Fan housings and motors
Motors and their electrics are kept dry and treated with care, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease on and around the motor can trap heat, so we clean what we safely can.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. BESA guidance sets at least 3-monthly cleaning for that level of use, fan included.
Common problems we fix in Crawley
A greasy fan in Crawley is fuel at the end of the duct. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire and an overworked motor runs hotter.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Royal Hampshire County Hospital about 4.5 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Comparing quotes
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the price is fixed
Kitchen extracts in Crawley
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Crawley. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. It’s Winchester City council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Crawley. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Crawley, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We provide extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Crawley and the rest of Hampshire. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Southampton is in our area too, around 13 miles away.
We cover every part of SO21 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Near you in Crawley
Around Crawley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Fox And Hounds Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crawley include Winnall Moors.
Common questions in Crawley
Is Crawley within the area you cover?
Yes. Crawley is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which council inspects kitchens in Crawley?
That is Winchester City council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Crawley. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, where it makes sense. We’ll often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan normally means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes. TR19® Grease covers the whole system, fan included. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.