West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Ford, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Ford and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
What we do, step by step
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Somewhere like Ford, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Related advice
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Ford
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. If you are dealing with an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and an extract fan with no cleaning record, we can help.
For a kitchen in or near Ford, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
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.
- Where
- Ford (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean will not put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Ford
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Ford kitchens: local notes
At about 2 miles from the coast, Ford is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. There are about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Ford and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Fire safety in Ford falls to 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as The Littlehampton Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you cook for passing trade around Ford station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Ford or further out, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Ford is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for extract fan cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (20 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of BN18 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ford
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station, among other places. Ford has its own railway station: Ford station. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
FAQs for Ford
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Ford out of term?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Around Ford, the Food Standards Agency lists about 3 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Does being near the coast affect extract fan cleaning in Ford?
It can. Ford is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Is Ford in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Ford, within the South East and London area we cover.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
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.
Towns and villages near Ford
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Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so the method is planned in advance. Anything out of reach is recorded.
What we are called out for in Ford
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.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Andrew, or anywhere in Ford, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Check filters are seated before cooking
When we have finished, the fan is reassembled and run. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
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.