West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Halnaker extract fan cleaning
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Halnaker: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
Extract fan cleaning in Halnaker
Not all extract fans are the same: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. The work covers discharge points, fan housings and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are grease stains around the discharge and a motor area thick with grease.
Work in a small place like Halnaker 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.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Halnaker (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
For a kitchen in Halnaker, a noisy, greasy fan is often the first sign the whole system is overdue. If the fan is coated, the duct before it typically is too so a full TR19 clean may be due. It’s simpler to plan the work at Halnaker now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Halnaker
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
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Other services in Halnaker
Different parts, different methods
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. We clean it along with the blades.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. We clean them where they can be safely reached, and anything we cannot reach is recorded.
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits, and we clear up before we go. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Halnaker and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
What affects the quote in Halnaker
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- What state the system is in
- The times the site is available
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
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.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Halnaker
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize or anywhere around Halnaker, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether VAT is included
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- What hours they’ll be on site
Common questions in Halnaker
Will you come out to Halnaker?
Yes. Halnaker is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Halnaker?
In Halnaker, it’s Chichester council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll usually reply within one working day.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, whether that is late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
Extract fan cleaning in Halnaker: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 7 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Halnaker and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Halnaker. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. The fire and rescue service for Halnaker is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Chichester Centre (about 2.9 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School or anywhere near Halnaker, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Halnaker is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Halnaker to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Halnaker among them. We also work in Portsmouth, around 16 miles away.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. That includes premises on The Street, Stame Road and Oakford Park and the roads around them. We also cover Boxgrove (1 mile south), Waterbeach (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile south-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Near you in Halnaker
Halnaker’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 3.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (2.9 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Levin Down.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.