West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Highleigh extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Highleigh and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Grease stains around the discharge
Questions from Highleigh
Will you come out to Highleigh?
Yes, Highleigh is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can sea air affect extract fan cleaning in Highleigh?
Yes, to a degree: at about 2 miles from the coast, Highleigh gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures of the fan. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes, and that’s how we prefer to work. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
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: every 3, 6 or 12 months. Some fans need attention sooner.
Extract fan cleaning in Highleigh
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. Common call-outs are for a heavily greased fan housing and an extract fan with no cleaning record, across axial fans, centrifugal fans and fan housings.
Work in a small place like Highleigh 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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Highleigh and turn up when the site is quiet.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Common problems we fix in Highleigh
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Church and community hall kitchens, near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham or anywhere around Highleigh, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- What hours they’ll be on site
Nearby places to Highleigh
Also in Highleigh
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Keep access to the fan clear
You get before and after photos of the impeller and housing. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Kitchen extracts in Highleigh
Sea air reaches Highleigh, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Highleigh. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. In Highleigh, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. 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.
A hospital like St Richard's Hospital, about 4.8 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Sidlesham Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Highleigh, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Highleigh among them. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page, about 12 miles away.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Highleigh
For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 3.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Pilsey Island.
How we price extract fan cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It’s based on:
- The size of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any previous report or certificate
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Why deal with it now?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the motor works harder. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
The cost 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 you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Different parts, different methods
Inline duct fans
Inline fans sit within the duct run, often above a ceiling. They’re reached through access panels or by opening the casing, once they’re isolated.
Roof-mounted fans
Grease can escape from a roof fan onto the surrounding surface, so the outlet area is checked too. We note any grease around the fan.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.