West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Runcton extract fan cleaning
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Runcton? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Burning smells from the fan area
Extract fan cleaning in Runcton, done properly
In Runcton, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. The result is photographed for your records. If you’re dealing with vibration from an unbalanced impeller and a smell of hot grease from the extract, we can help, from centrifugal fans, discharge points and in-line fans onwards.
In a small place like Runcton, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
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, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Runcton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
Extract fan cleaning in Runcton: the local picture
Runcton is within about 3 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 8 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Runcton and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. The fire and rescue service for Runcton is 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 your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Runcton (Goodwood House is about 3.9 miles north), fitting access panels needs care. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Stephen, or anywhere in Runcton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Runcton is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Runcton and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Runcton among them. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 14 miles away.
We work across PO20 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include North Mundham (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile north-east), Lagness (1 mile south-east), Hunston (1 mile west) and Portfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Around Runcton
In Runcton, that means kitchens and buildings near Chichester High School For Girls. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2 miles north-west).
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Runcton
A greasy fan in Runcton is fuel at the end of the duct. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it, and a hot, struggling motor doesn’t help.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Richard's Hospital about 2.2 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
How the visit works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Somewhere as small as Runcton, 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
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Runcton
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. In a place like Runcton, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Runcton
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
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What affects the quote in Runcton
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
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 pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Runcton
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Questions from Runcton
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Runcton?
Fire safety enforcement in Runcton 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.
Does coastal air change anything about extract fan cleaning in Runcton?
It can, as Runcton is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
With the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
We also repair and replace extract fans. If we find wear or damage, we will explain it and give you a fixed quote.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.