West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Dial Post, West Sussex
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Dial Post: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Dial Post
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The times the site is available
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Dial Post
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: 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. The work covers fan housings, discharge points and in-line fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan that no longer moves enough air and grease escaping from the fan outlet.
In a village or hamlet like Dial Post, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Dial Post (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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Why it’s worth doing now in Dial Post
A fan that sounds rough in Dial Post is often telling you the extract needs a clean. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it, so it’s worth checking the whole system. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Dial Post
- We diagnose before we treat
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- We are fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Leave a clear route to the fan
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
How it works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Dial Post can be planned properly.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A motor that has burnt out
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
FAQs for Dial Post
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Dial Post?
Dial Post is in the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you work overnight in Dial Post?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Dial Post doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
How the job changes from site to site
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Regular cleans help it keep going.
When to call us in Dial Post
A greasy fan in Dial Post 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.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A heavily greased fan housing
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
Before-and-after pictures and a TR19® certificate come with every clean around Dial Post.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Kitchen extracts in Dial Post
Dial Post is about 39 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. The fire and rescue service for Dial Post is 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.
A TR19® clean in Dial Post doesn’t stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Dial Post, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 13 miles from Dial Post.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: RH13. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Dial Post: Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Dial Post
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.