West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Elsted Marsh extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Elsted Marsh from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for most single fans. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Elsted Marsh knowing what to expect.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
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Extract fan cleaning in Elsted Marsh, done properly
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we will tell you and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. The work covers discharge points, centrifugal fans and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are grease stains around the discharge and a smell of hot grease from the extract.
Somewhere as small as Elsted Marsh, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
Extract fan cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- A fan that will not start
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
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When to call us in Elsted Marsh
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Elsted Marsh as anywhere. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it and an overworked motor runs hotter.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Where a hall near St George's Church, or anywhere in Elsted Marsh, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The scale of the work
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The times the site is available
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Why it’s worth doing now in Elsted Marsh
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. With notice, the visit to Elsted Marsh can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Elsted Marsh
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
How the job changes from site to site
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.
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
Elsted Marsh kitchens: local notes
Elsted Marsh, about 47 miles from central London, is within our usual area. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. The fire and rescue service for Elsted Marsh is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Elsted Marsh is Midhurst Community Hospital, about 3.5 miles east. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Cowdray House is about 3.5 miles east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Elsted Marsh and the rest of West Sussex. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (17 miles or so).
All of GU29 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Elsted Marsh
Around Elsted Marsh, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Keeper's Arms Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Elsted Marsh: your questions answered
Will you come out to Elsted Marsh?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Elsted Marsh is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire authority looks after Elsted Marsh?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Elsted Marsh. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
We always isolate the fan first, so it cannot start while we work. That means the extract is off, so we clean while the kitchen is closed.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
It’s cleaned with the whole extract at BESA’s minimum intervals for your cooking hours. Grease readings and the fan’s condition can show it needs more.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.