West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Findon, West Sussex
We cover Findon for extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
Extract fan cleaning in Findon
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. We’re often asked to deal with hot, greasy smells near the fan and a fan that has never been cleaned, on fan housings, centrifugal fans and roof-mounted fans.
Work in a small place like Findon starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Findon (BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Findon
Which council inspects kitchens in Findon?
Food hygiene inspections in Findon are carried out by Arun council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can the work in Findon be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Findon needn’t be disturbed. When you call 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. We clean it alongside the canopy, ductwork and discharge.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we have been trading since 2009.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. File it with your other extract records.
Why it’s worth doing now in Findon
The fan is part of the fire path. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. A planned visit to Findon is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Findon
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- We diagnose before we treat
What affects the quote in Findon
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- How many systems or sites are involved
- What state the system is in
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Findon
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
Towns and villages near Findon
What else we do in Findon
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Findon.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
What we’re called out for in Findon
A fan in Findon builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist or anywhere around Findon, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What to look for in a quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Grease, kitchens and Findon
Food Standards Agency records list about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Findon, up to about a mile and a half out. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Food hygiene inspections in Findon are the job of Arun council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Findon sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Ecclesden Manor is about 3.8 miles south-west), access may need planning. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Worthing Hospital (about 3.9 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Findon, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Findon is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Extract fan cleaning in BN14 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
What’s near Findon
Around Findon, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Old Village House Hotel and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Worthing station, roughly 3.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Findon includes Chanctonbury Hill.