West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Minsted extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Minsted and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Extract fan cleaning in Minsted
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. Each is isolated and opened in its own way, and we plan that during the survey. The work covers fan housings, axial fans and in-line fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan shaking on its mounts and rough running from the extract fan.
For a kitchen in or near Minsted, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We have been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Minsted (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Minsted and across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear and early action can save a repair.
How we price extract fan cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- How easy every part is to reach
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition we find in the survey
- Parking and loading at the site
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Minsted
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Minsted. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Fire safety in Minsted falls to 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. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Minsted. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Minsted (Cowdray House is about 2.1 miles east), fitting access panels needs care. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St James, or anywhere in Minsted, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Minsted is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For extract fan cleaning in and around Minsted, please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Minsted. Minsted is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for extract fan cleaning. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 18 miles away.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. You will find streets such as Andrews Lane and Minsted Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Minsted: Stedham (1 mile north-east), Bepton Common (1 mile east), Iping (1 mile north), Woolbeding (1 mile north-east) and Midhurst (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (15 miles east) and Portfield (10 miles south).
Near you in Minsted
In Minsted, that means kitchens and buildings near Midhurst Rother College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.8 miles east). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Minsted
Do you work overnight in Minsted?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Minsted does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Can a school canteen extract in Minsted be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. The FSA’s register shows about 4 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Minsted. Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
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 without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan must be isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. File it with your other extract records.
Also near Minsted
Also in Minsted
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Minsted
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. The difference throws the impeller off balance and puts strain on the bearings. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Minsted is Midhurst Community Hospital, about 2.1 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How they set the interval to the next visit
How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, so grease and wear build up together. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Somewhere like Minsted, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.