West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Mid Lavant
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Mid Lavant: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Mid Lavant
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? Tell us about it when you call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and you will get a fixed price, usually within one working day. The work covers axial fans, fan housings and in-line fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and rough running from the extract fan.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. The timing of a visit to Mid Lavant is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How easy every part is to reach
- How big the system is
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
For extract fan cleaning in Mid Lavant, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Mid Lavant kitchens: local notes
Mid Lavant sits within the area of 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. Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in Mid Lavant. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Chichester Centre about 1.9 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Mid Lavant, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Mid Lavant, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Mid Lavant is one of them. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 14 miles away.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Mid Lavant: East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Around Mid Lavant
Around Mid Lavant, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Earl Of March Public House and Bishop Luffa School. Mid Lavant’s nearest station is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Leave a clear route to the fan
When we have finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Do not run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Mid Lavant: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Mid Lavant?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which fire service covers Mid Lavant?
Mid Lavant is in the area of 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.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
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. If cleaning does not, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
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: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. Some fans need attention sooner.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Give us your opening hours with your enquiry and we will book around them.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Normally not. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
When to call us in Mid Lavant
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan, wearing bearings and mounts. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A motor area thick with grease
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Lavant CofE Primary School or anywhere near Mid Lavant, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What your quote should include
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Part by part
Inline duct fans
Hidden in a ceiling void, an inline fan is easily missed. The survey makes sure it’s part of the clean.
Fan housings and motors
Motors and their electrics are kept dry and treated with care, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
Towns and villages near Mid Lavant
What else we do in Mid Lavant
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Why it’s worth doing now in Mid Lavant
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. A fault that closes a site in a village like Mid Lavant affects everyone who depends on it.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.