West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Rowhook, West Sussex
Extract fan cleaning for Rowhook, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Rough running from the extract fan
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Report grease escaping from the fan
When the fan is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Rowhook
A clean fan is not a repaired fan. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. The work covers fan housings, in-line fans and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are rough running from the extract fan and an extract fan with no cleaning record.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. 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, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Rowhook (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
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.
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Somewhere as small as Rowhook, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Rowhook: your questions answered
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Rowhook during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Rowhook, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Rowhook?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Rowhook. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. File it with your other extract records.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Rowhook?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
We always isolate the fan first, so it can’t start while we work. That means the extract is off, so we clean while the kitchen is closed.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Rowhook?
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
Look out for these warning signs:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A motor area thick with grease
A hospital like Horsham Hospital, about 3.7 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What your quote should include
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether VAT is included
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
Why act early in Rowhook
Vibration from an unbalanced impeller does not stay small. It wears bearings and mounts and can lead to a breakdown, which may leave the kitchen without extraction. Cleaning it early is far less disruptive. It’s simpler to plan the work at Rowhook now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Photo reports with every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at what affects the cost or how to check a contractor.
Extract fan cleaning in Rowhook: the local picture
In Rowhook, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Rowhook sits within the area of 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 Farlington School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Rowhook is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Rowhook and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Rowhook among them. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby (13 miles or so).
Every address in RH12 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover the places around Rowhook: Warnham (2 miles east), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south-east), Itchingfield (3 miles south), Tower Hill (4 miles south-east) and Holbrook (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles east), Haywards Heath (15 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east), Broadfield (8 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south) and Billingshurst (6 miles south-west).
Around Rowhook
In Rowhook, that means kitchens and buildings near The Chequers Inn Public House and Farlington Strood Park, among other places. Rowhook’s nearest station is Warnham station, about 3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Rowhook includes Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
What affects the quote in Rowhook
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- The scale of the work
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether several sites go on one quote
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.