West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Portslade
Extract fan cleaning for Portslade, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- An impeller that’s bent or split
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A fan that will not start
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
Extract fan cleaning in Portslade, done properly
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look, before signing it off. The work covers discharge points, centrifugal fans and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan shaking on its mounts and hot, greasy smells near the fan.
For a smaller kitchen near Portslade, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold 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’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Make sure the fan is reachable. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
What we’re called out for in Portslade
By the time air reaches the fan, it has passed the canopy, filters and duct. The grease that is left lands on the blades and the casing where the spinning blades spread it around.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Portslade is Southlands Hospital, about 1.8 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Grease, kitchens and Portslade
Portslade lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 68 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 44 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Portslade. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Portslade is covered by 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Peter Gladwin Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. For kitchens close to Fishersgate station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. From the centre of Portslade to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Portslade is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients.
Work in BN41, BN3 and BN42 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Portslade sits on or near the A293, which makes travel easy for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Portslade
Typical jobs here are in premises near King's School, Benfield Hill and The Mill House. For rail, the closest station is Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
How it works
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. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. A site near Portslade normally has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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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.
Impellers and blades
Coated blades move less air. We clean each blade back to its surface, so the fan can run as intended.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Why deal with it now?
The fan is part of the fire path. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included and many insurers require the full system to be cleaned to TR19. When a site near Portslade shuts unexpectedly, the people who rely on it notice at once.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Why us?
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Fully insured
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Portslade
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Portslade out of term?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. The FSA’s register shows about 32 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Portslade. You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
Which fire service covers Portslade?
Fire safety enforcement in Portslade is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
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.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before any work starts.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How long is a fan clean?
Allow an hour or two for most single fans. Your quote will give an idea.
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.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site doesn’t lose a service.