West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Furnace Wood extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Furnace Wood, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
About our extract fan cleaning in Furnace Wood
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? Tell us about it when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and you’ll get a fixed price, typically within one working day. Typical jobs include fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan and rough running from the extract fan, across in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and discharge points.
Work in a small place like Furnace Wood starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. It’s scraped and degreased with the impeller.
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, clear away and leave you the report. The visit itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. In a small place like Furnace Wood, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us 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 usually have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
Extract fan cleaning in Furnace Wood: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Furnace Wood. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. In Furnace Wood, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Mid Sussex council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. The fire and rescue service for Furnace Wood is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Queen Victoria Hospital about 3.1 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Felbridge Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Saint Hill Manor, about 3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Furnace Wood; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. If you need extract fan cleaning in Furnace Wood, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Our area covers London and the South East, including Furnace Wood. Furnace Wood is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 21 miles away.
We work across RH19 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. We also cover Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Furnace Wood
Typical jobs here are in premises near Imberhorne School. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hedgecourt Lake.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
- Parking and loading at the site
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The postcode and the type of business
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What a clean won’t put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A motor that has burnt out
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Places near Furnace Wood
Also in Furnace Wood
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Questions from Furnace Wood
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Furnace Wood?
Food hygiene inspections in Furnace Wood are carried out by Mid Sussex council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Which fire service covers Furnace Wood?
Furnace Wood is in the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
Before and after pictures go into a report, with anything we noticed. A full clean adds a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will plan the visit around them.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
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 do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.