West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Itchingfield
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Itchingfield: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A motor area thick with grease
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
When the fan is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
About our extract fan cleaning in Itchingfield
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we will tell you, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. The work covers axial fans, discharge points and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are grease around the motor and its mounts and a fan shaking on its mounts.
For a kitchen in or near Itchingfield, 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.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Itchingfield
Other services in Itchingfield
Why it’s worth doing now in Itchingfield
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. A planned visit to Itchingfield is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Itchingfield
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Where a hall near The Parish Church of St Nicolas, or anywhere in Itchingfield, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What to look for in a quote
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them and we check the area around the outlet. We note any grease around the fan.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Regular cleans help it keep going.
Grease, kitchens and Itchingfield
Environmental health officers from Horsham council inspect food businesses in Itchingfield. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Itchingfield. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Barns Green Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Horsham Hospital is the nearest hospital to Itchingfield, about 3.5 miles north-east.
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Itchingfield, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Itchingfield is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for extract fan cleaning. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby, about 16 miles away.
Every address in RH13 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Itchingfield
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Tanbridge House School, among other places. Itchingfield’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Warnham LNR.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
What we do, step by step
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Somewhere like Itchingfield, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A fan that won’t start
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- An impeller that’s bent or split
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
Itchingfield: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in Itchingfield?
That’s Horsham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Itchingfield. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Which fire service covers Itchingfield?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Itchingfield. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Itchingfield?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
What happens if you cannot 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, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.