West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Crawley, West Sussex
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Crawley, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease stains around the discharge
About our extract fan cleaning in Crawley
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. Our job is to clear it, check it runs smoothly and record what we found so you get a clean bill of health. Typical jobs include vibration from an unbalanced impeller and a fan left out of previous cleans, on in-line fans, axial fans and centrifugal fans.
Kitchens in a place the size of Crawley are cleaned around trading, not the other way round: after the last cover, before breakfast or on a day the kitchen is shut. Bigger sites can be done kitchen by kitchen, so cooking carries on elsewhere.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Crawley (RH10, RH11, RH12, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Other services in Crawley
What we are called out for in Crawley
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Crawley as anywhere. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it, and a hot, struggling motor does not help.
Look out for any of the following:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
If you cook for passing trade around Crawley station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Before you book anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What hours they’ll be on site
Why it’s worth doing now in Crawley
A fan clean in Crawley doesn’t take long: the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. We can set up 3, 6 or 12-monthly visits so nothing on a site in Crawley gets missed.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Crawley
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A written report with photos after each visit
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Grease, kitchens and Crawley
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 101 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 51 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Crawley. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Kitchens in Crawley get their food hygiene inspections from Crawley council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Crawley falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Three Bridges Junior School or anywhere near Crawley, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Crawley Hospital about 0.5 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Crawley is about 27 miles south of London, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Crawley and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Crawley among them. We also work in Brighton, around 19 miles away.
We cover every part of the RH10, RH11, RH12 and RH6 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include Station Road, Queens Square and High Street, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. With the A23 and A264 close by, Crawley is simple for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Crawley: Southgate (1 mile south-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Langley Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Crawley has commercial sites of every size, and we cover all of them for extract fan cleaning.
Landmarks near Crawley
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Tilgate Park, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and the streets around them. Crawley has its own railway station: Crawley station. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (less than half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake.
How we price extract fan cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether several sites go on one quote
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 give you a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Report rattles or humming early
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
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.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Crawley
Do you work overnight in Crawley?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Crawley?
The local authority for Crawley is Crawley council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If we find wear or damage, we will explain it and send you a fixed quote.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Crawley?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Are you insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
What we do, step by step
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. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. If a facilities team or managing agent looks after your building in Crawley, we can arrange access with them directly.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
For extract fan cleaning in Crawley, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.