West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Rusper
Extract fan cleaning in Rusper, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Extract fan cleaning in Rusper
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, roof-mounted fans and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan coated in grease inside its housing and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Rusper (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Rusper
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the motor works harder. Planning a trip to Rusper ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Rusper
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- We’re fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Rusper
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
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 will get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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When something else is needed
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- A fan that won’t start
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
Extract fan cleaning in Rusper: the local picture
About 27 miles out from central London, Rusper is part of the South East area we work across. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. In Rusper, 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. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
School kitchens, at schools like Rusper Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Crawley Hospital (about 3.6 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Rusper is about 4 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Rusper gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Guildford, around 15 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of RH12 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on High Street, Cooks Mead and Chalice Walk or a nearby road, we can help. If your site is just outside Rusper, we cover Lambs Green (1 mile east), Ifieldwood (2 miles east), Russ Hill (3 miles north-east), Bewbush (3 miles south-east) and Cudworth (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (4 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (12 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Rusper
For rail, the closest station is Faygate station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Rusper include Vann Lake and Warnham LNR.
Rusper: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Rusper?
Yes, Rusper is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you work overnight in Rusper?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Rusper can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
When to call us in Rusper
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Mary Magdalene church or elsewhere in Rusper, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Part by part
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A long-hours kitchen can’t afford a fan failure. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. The timing of a visit to Rusper is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Rusper, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.