West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Ifold, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Ifold and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A heavily greased fan housing
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Extract fan cleaning in Ifold
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. We are often asked to deal with hot, greasy smells near the fan and grease around the motor and its mounts, on roof-mounted fans, in-line fans and discharge points.
For a kitchen in or near Ifold, 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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Ifold (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Ifold: your questions answered
Which fire service covers Ifold?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Ifold. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Ifold?
In Ifold, it’s Chichester council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site doesn’t lose a service.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we can clean just the fan. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, it should be. The whole system is cleaned, from the canopy to the discharge, and the fan sits right in that path, so it’s cleaned too.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Report rattles or humming early
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
File the photo report with your other extract records. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: 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 photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Ifold.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
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What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that won’t start
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Ifold
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
Extract fan cleaning around Ifold
Ifold is about 35 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Food hygiene inspections in Ifold are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Loxwood Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Ifold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the RH14 postcode area, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Ifold is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Streets in the area include Birchwood Close, The Drive and Wildacre Close, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. If your site is just outside Ifold, we cover Loxwood (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile west), Alfold Bars (2 miles north-east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south) and Durfold Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Ifold
For a walk, there’s Shillinglee Lake.
What happens if it’s left?
The fan is part of the fire path. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. With notice, the visit to Ifold can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Ifold
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The number of sites or systems
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Ifold?
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.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St John the Baptist, or anywhere in Ifold, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Before you book anyone
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How they set the interval to the next visit