West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Fittleworth
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Fittleworth? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Extract fan cleaning in Fittleworth, done properly
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. Our job is to clear it, check it runs smoothly and record what we found so you get a clean bill of health. If you’re dealing with a heavily greased fan housing and hot, greasy smells near the fan, we can put it right.
Work in a small place like Fittleworth 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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, 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.
- Location
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Fittleworth
Fittleworth is about 42 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Fittleworth. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Fittleworth, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Historic houses near Fittleworth, such as Old Place Manor about 2.1 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Fittleworth gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Fittleworth is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 20 miles from Fittleworth.
Our technicians cover all of the RH20 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. That includes premises on Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Fittleworth
In Fittleworth, that means kitchens and buildings near The Swan Hotel and the streets around them. Fittleworth’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Fittleworth include Bignor Hill and The Mens.
Fittleworth questions
Will you come out to Fittleworth?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Fittleworth is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Fittleworth?
Fire safety enforcement in Fittleworth is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
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.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and that is how we prefer to work. The visit is timed for when the area is not in use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
Common problems we fix in Fittleworth
Fans that are hard to reach are often the ones that get missed. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
Look out for any of the following:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
For schools such as Fittleworth CofE Village School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What your quote should include
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the price is fixed
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What affects the quote in Fittleworth
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site rules, permits and inductions
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
For extract fan cleaning in Fittleworth, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A fan that won’t start
- An impeller that is bent or split
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Fittleworth
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: cracks, bent blades or wear. We note any concerns.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so the method is planned in advance. Anything out of reach is recorded.
Why it’s worth doing now in Fittleworth
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. A planned visit to Fittleworth is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Fittleworth
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Fittleworth.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.