West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in East Ashling
We cover East Ashling for extract fan cleaning. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
East Ashling: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in East Ashling?
The local authority for East Ashling is Chichester council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can the work in East Ashling be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in East Ashling keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in East Ashling?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes. A TR19 Grease clean covers everything from canopy to discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
The fan follows the full system’s interval, from every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours of cooking a day to every 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings and the fan’s condition can show it needs more.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
One easily reached fan is quick, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we can clean just the fan. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
Extract fan cleaning in East Ashling, done properly
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. A thorough clean removes the cause. Common call-outs are for a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and an extract fan with no cleaning record, across axial fans, in-line fans and roof-mounted fans.
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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Honest limits
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Damaged fan blades
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
Why act early in East Ashling
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. A fault that closes a site in a village like East Ashling affects everyone who depends on it.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We are fully insured
- In business since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
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Part by part
Fan housings and motors
Inside the casing, grease is thrown onto the walls. It’s scraped and degreased with the impeller.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A long-hours kitchen can’t afford a fan failure. A clean fan is less likely to strain, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
What happens on the day
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. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. For a village or hamlet like East Ashling, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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East Ashling kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central East Ashling. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. East Ashling is covered by 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. Food hygiene inspections in East Ashling are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Chichester Centre is the nearest hospital to East Ashling, about 3 miles east. School kitchens, at schools like Funtington Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in East Ashling, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. East Ashling is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 11 miles from East Ashling.
Work in PO18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Around East Ashling
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Bishop Luffa School and The Horse And Groom Public House. The nearest railway station is Bosham station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Ashling include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in East Ashling
How fast a fan gets greasy in East Ashling depends on the cooking: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around East Ashling (West Dean House is about 4 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of insurance
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Never cook with a filter missing
If the fan needs more than a clean, we will say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Do not run the kitchen with the extract off. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
- The condition of the system
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.