West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Patching, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning for Patching and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Patching
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. We are often asked to deal with a fan coated in grease inside its housing and an extract fan with no cleaning record, across discharge points, axial fans and roof-mounted fans.
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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Patching (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Patching
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep records of every fan clean
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
Questions from Patching
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Patching during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 4 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Patching. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Which environmental health team covers Patching?
Kitchens in Patching are inspected by Arun council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- A fan that will not start
- Damaged fan blades
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
Kitchen extracts in Patching
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs, bars and clubs registered across Patching and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Environmental health officers from Arun council inspect food businesses in Patching. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. The fire and rescue service for Patching is 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.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Patching is Zachary Merton Hospital, about 3.4 miles south-west. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Patching and the rest of West Sussex. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 14 miles from Patching.
We work across BN13 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. We cover sites on The Street and Coldharbour Lane and nearby roads. Other places close to Patching include Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Patching
In Patching, that means kitchens and buildings near The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Patching includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
What else we do in Patching
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Patching
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. So grease often settles heavily there.
What we are most often called out for:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A motor area thick with grease
Where a hall near The Parish Church of St John the Divine, or anywhere in Patching, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Patching and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will usually have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.