West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Elsted, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning for Elsted, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Burning smells from the fan area
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
About our extract fan cleaning in Elsted
We have been trading since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. If you are dealing with a motor area thick with grease and a fan that has never been cleaned, we can help, from in-line fans, axial fans and roof-mounted fans 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.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Elsted (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, so grease and wear build up together. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: cracks, bent blades or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Why it’s worth doing now in Elsted
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the motor works harder. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why us?
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Every job surveyed first
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Grease, kitchens and Elsted
About 49 miles out from central London, Elsted is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. Elsted 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.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Midhurst Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Elsted, about 4.7 miles east. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Paul or elsewhere in Elsted, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Elsted is about 5 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Across the GU29 area, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. Elsted is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for extract fan cleaning. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 15 miles away.
We cover every part of the GU29 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. We also cover East Harting (1 mile west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile north-east), Didling (1 mile south-east), Nyewood (2 miles north-west) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (9 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (14 miles south).
What’s near Elsted
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Three Horseshoes Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Elsted
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
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.
The process
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. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Elsted can be planned properly.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Keep access to the fan clear
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
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.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Also in Elsted
Questions from Elsted
Will you come out to Elsted?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Elsted is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can the work in Elsted be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Elsted does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
It has to be off and isolated, for safety. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s 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.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Elsted?
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that has never been cleaned
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Elsted (Uppark is about 2.7 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the quote shows VAT