West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Petworth
Extract fan cleaning in Petworth, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A motor area thick with grease
Different parts, different methods
Roof-mounted fans
Grease can escape from a roof fan onto the surrounding surface and we check the area around the outlet. Heavy staining is noted on the report.
Inline duct fans
Space around an inline fan can be tight, so we plan how to reach and clean them. If it can’t be reached fully, the report says so.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Petworth
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. The work covers centrifugal fans, fan housings and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are grease around the motor and its mounts and less air being pulled from the kitchen.
Somewhere as small as Petworth, 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, whatever the size of the place.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Petworth (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Petworth?
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Petworth as anywhere. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it, and a hot, struggling motor does not help.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Where a hall near Sacred Heart Church, or anywhere in Petworth, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Kitchen extracts in Petworth
Food Standards Agency records list about 10 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Petworth. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Kitchens in Petworth get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. 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. Petworth sits within the area of 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.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Petworth Cof E Primary School or anywhere near Petworth, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Petworth is Midhurst Community Hospital, about 5.5 miles west.
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For extract fan cleaning in and around Petworth, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Our area covers London and the South East, including Petworth. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page (18 miles or so).
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. We cover sites on Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane and nearby roads. Petworth sits on or near the A272 and A283, so getting to you is simple for extract fan cleaning. If your site is just outside Petworth, we cover Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Petworth
In Petworth, that means kitchens and buildings near The Old Square Tavern, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 4.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
Places near Petworth
Also in Petworth
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Damaged fan blades
- A motor that has burnt out
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Petworth
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Why it’s worth doing now in Petworth
For a kitchen in Petworth, a noisy, greasy fan is often the first sign the whole system is overdue. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it, so it’s worth checking the whole system. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Petworth is calmer for everyone.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What you get with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Petworth can be planned properly.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Petworth, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Related advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Petworth: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Petworth?
Yes, Petworth is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Petworth?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Petworth. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work and have been trading since 2009.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll usually reply within one working day.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.