West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Redford extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning across Redford and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A motor area thick with grease
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Redford
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. If you are dealing with rough running from the extract fan and vibration from an unbalanced impeller, we can help, from roof-mounted fans, in-line fans and centrifugal fans onwards.
Somewhere as small as Redford, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Redford (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
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FAQs for Redford
Can the work in Redford be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Redford can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Which environmental health team covers Redford?
Food hygiene inspections in Redford are carried out by Chichester council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks, under BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
Is Redford in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Redford included.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
Kitchen extracts in Redford
Kitchens in Redford get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Redford is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Cowdray House, about 3.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Redford; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Where a hall near Church of St Luke, or anywhere in Redford, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Redford is Midhurst Community Hospital, about 3 miles south-east.
Redford is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Sites in Redford get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Guildford is in our area too, about 17 miles from Redford.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: GU29. Other places close to Redford include Fernhurst (3 miles north-east), Linchmere (3 miles north), Kingsley Green (3 miles north-east), Woolmer Hill (4 miles north) and Hammer (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chichester (13 miles south), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Billingshurst (14 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Midhurst (3 miles south) and Arundel (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Redford
For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, about 3.1 miles north. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Redford include Cooksbridge Meadow and Wheeler's Down.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of sites or systems
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The size of the system
- The condition of the system
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email 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’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
What the work involves, part by part
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. It’s scraped and degreased with the impeller.
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. The outlet is checked as well as the fan.
How the visit works
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Visits to a village like Redford are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
Where the fan needs repair rather than cleaning, the report says so. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Keep the route to the fan clear. 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.
When it’s something else
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning will not do:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- Wiring faults to the fan
- An impeller that’s bent or split
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans