West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Keymer, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning in Keymer from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Burning smells from the fan area
Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A fan that will not start
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Keymer
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. 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. The work covers in-line fans, discharge points and roof-mounted fans, and the jobs we see most are grease stains around the discharge and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles.
Size does not change the work: a kitchen in a place like Keymer gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Keymer (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Keymer
Also in Keymer
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Keymer
There are about 14 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 4 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Keymer, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. Keymer sits within the area of 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. Food hygiene inspections in Keymer are the job of Mid Sussex council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Cosmas and St Damian Church or elsewhere in Keymer, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. A kitchen near Hassocks station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. A hospital like The Dene Hospital, about 3.2 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Keymer and the rest of West Sussex. Keymer is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Brighton is in our area too, around 6 miles away.
All of BN6 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Around Keymer
Around Keymer, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Greyhound Public House and Downlands Community School and the streets around them. Keymer’s nearest station is Hassocks station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Keymer includes Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
What the work involves, part by part
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.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Kitchens that cook 12 to 16 hours a day put the most grease through their fans. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
The process
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. A site near Keymer normally has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Keymer, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
A fan clean in Keymer does not take long: it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. You choose the date of a planned visit, and a breakdown never asks.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What you get with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
FAQs for Keymer
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Keymer?
Fire safety enforcement in Keymer is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you get to a site in Keymer?
Yes. Keymer 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.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, where it makes sense. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan usually means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Looking after it afterwards
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Never cook with a filter missing
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.