West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Cross Gate
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for commercial sites in Cross Gate and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
Extract fan cleaning in Cross Gate, done properly
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but a fan can also need attention on its own, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. A fan-only clean is recorded as exactly that. If you have a noisy fan that has got louder over time and a motor area thick with grease, we can put it right, from roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and axial fans onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Cross Gate, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Cross Gate
Do you cover smaller places like Cross Gate?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Cross Gate included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can the work in Cross Gate be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Cross Gate needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
The fan follows the full system’s interval at BESA’s minimum intervals for your cooking hours. Grease readings and the fan’s condition can show it needs more.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
It has to be off and isolated, for safety. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking is not affected.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It will not put right:
- An impeller that is bent or split
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Cross Gate
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Cross Gate before we set off.
- 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.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear the space around the work
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
Advice
Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A fan in a long-hours kitchen runs for most of the day, so grease and wear build up together. Regular cleans help it keep going.
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Nearby places to Cross Gate
Also in Cross Gate
How we price extract fan cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The scale of the work
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Problems your staff have spotted
For extract fan cleaning in Cross Gate, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Cross Gate
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Cross Gate. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Cross Gate. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Cross Gate, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Parham House is about 1.1 miles east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Cross Gate is Arundel and District Hospital, about 4.5 miles south-west.
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN18 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 18 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the BN18 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. We also cover Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Cross Gate
Around Cross Gate, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Parham Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- 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.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
What we are called out for in Cross Gate
A greasy fan in Cross Gate is fuel at the end of the duct. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it and an overworked motor runs hotter.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
For schools such as Amberley CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Before you book anyone
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded