West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Hoyle
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Hoyle, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Why act early in Hoyle
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Many fan problems start with grease, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Hoyle rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Every visit written up, with photos
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
Extract fan cleaning in Hoyle
A clean fan isn’t a repaired fan. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. We’re often asked to deal with hot, greasy smells near the fan and a fan that hums, whines or rumbles, across discharge points, in-line fans and axial fans.
Work in a small place like Hoyle 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 pictures, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Hoyle (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What else we do in Hoyle
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Hoyle
Hoyle is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. At about 46 miles from central London, Hoyle sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St James or elsewhere in Hoyle, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Hoyle is Midhurst Community Hospital, about 2.6 miles north-west.
Hoyle is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Sites in Hoyle get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Hoyle is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for extract fan cleaning. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby (19 miles or so).
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Hoyle include Heyshott (1 mile south-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west), West Lavington (2 miles north-west) and Cocking (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (13 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Hoyle
Around Hoyle, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Unicorn Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Graffham Common.
What we’re called out for in Hoyle
Grease condenses as the air cools, 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.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Midhurst Rother College tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- File the fan’s report with your other records
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
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.
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
Extract fan cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A motor that has burnt out
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Hoyle
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Hoyle
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
For extract fan cleaning in Hoyle, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. 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 usually follows within one working day.
What we do, step by step
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the job takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Hoyle.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Hoyle
Do you work at weekends in Hoyle?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Hoyle doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Which fire authority looks after Hoyle?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Hoyle. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not typically. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Do you work in Hoyle?
Yes. We work in Hoyle and across West Sussex, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
With the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance: every 3, 6 or 12 months. Some fans need attention sooner.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.