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Extract fan cleaning in Donnington, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning in Donnington from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Rough running from the extract fan
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Extract fan cleaning in Donnington, done properly
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the extract fan, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, for example when it’s noisy or vibrating. A fan-only clean is recorded as exactly that. If you’re dealing with a fan coated in grease inside its housing and an extract fan with no cleaning record, we can help, from roof-mounted fans, discharge points and fan housings onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Donnington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Donnington
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. Whatever grease is still in it settles on the impeller and inside the housing where the spinning blades spread it around.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St George or elsewhere in Donnington, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
How it works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Donnington knowing what to expect.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Extract fan cleaning around Donnington
The coast is only about 3 miles from Donnington. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 9 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Donnington. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. In Donnington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester 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 healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Richard's Hospital about 2.5 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Goodwood House is about 4.8 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Donnington or further out, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Donnington among them. Portsmouth is in our area too, around 13 miles away.
Work in PO20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Donnington is on the B2201, so it’s easy for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Around Donnington
In Donnington, that means kitchens and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. Donnington’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Donnington include Nutborne Marshes.
Questions from Donnington
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Donnington during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. The FSA’s register shows about 5 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Donnington. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Is Donnington within the area you cover?
Yes. Donnington is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Build-up on the impeller is a frequent reason, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not usually. We need the work area to ourselves while we are on site, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
We always isolate the fan first, so it can’t start while we work. With the extract off, the kitchen can’t cook, so we work out of hours.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning will not do:
- A motor that has burnt out
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
Why deal with it now?
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. It’s simpler to plan the work at Donnington now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every job surveyed first
- We’re fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
How the job changes from site to site
Inline duct fans
Hidden in a ceiling void, an inline fan is easily missed. The survey makes sure it’s part of the clean.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A long-hours kitchen cannot afford a fan failure. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.