West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Norton, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning across Norton and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Extract fan cleaning around Norton
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 8 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Norton and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Food hygiene inspections in Norton are the job of Arun council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Norton is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Mary or anywhere around Norton, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Goodwood House is about 2.9 miles north-west), access may need planning.
Norton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too, about 18 miles from Norton.
Work in PO20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Crockerhill (1 mile north-west), East Hampnett (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south) and Westergate (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
What’s near Norton
In Norton, that means kitchens and buildings near The Winterton Arms Public House and Eastergate CofE Primary School, among other places. Norton’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.1 miles south).
Extract fan cleaning in Norton, done properly
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll give you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Norton, usually within one working day. The work covers discharge points, fan housings and centrifugal fans, and common reasons people get in touch are grease escaping from the fan outlet and an extract fan with no cleaning record.
Somewhere as small as Norton, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Norton, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- 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.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The number of sites or systems
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The times the site is available
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
If you need extract fan cleaning in Norton, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
File the photo report with your other extract records. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Listen to the fan. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller and early action can save a repair.
When to call us in Norton
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A heavily greased fan housing
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Norton is St Richard's Hospital, about 3.9 miles west.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and it collects grease unevenly. An uneven coating throws it off balance, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so we plan how to reach and clean them. If it can’t be reached fully, the report says so.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Questions from Norton
Do you work overnight in Norton?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Norton needn’t be disturbed. When you call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Norton?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Norton. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
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.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
We also repair and replace extract fans. If cleaning shows a worn motor, bearings or impeller, we’ll tell you and quote for the repair.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.