West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Selsfield Common, West Sussex
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Selsfield Common? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease stains around the discharge
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Selsfield Common
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. The work covers axial fans, discharge points and in-line fans, and people most often call us about weak extraction at the canopy and a fan that has never been cleaned.
Somewhere as small as Selsfield Common, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Selsfield Common
An unbalanced fan gets worse, not better. 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. In a small place like Selsfield Common, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
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.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos after every visit
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Common problems we fix in Selsfield Common
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Where a hall near Church of St Leonard, or anywhere in Selsfield Common, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Grease, kitchens and Selsfield Common
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Selsfield Common. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. In Selsfield Common, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Mid Sussex council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Selsfield Common. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Queen Victoria Hospital about 4.5 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Turners Hill CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. From the centre of Selsfield Common to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Brighton is in our area too, around 18 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: RH19. Selsfield Common is on the B2028, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Selsfield Common
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Crown Public House and the streets around them. Selsfield Common’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
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Selsfield Common: your questions answered
Which environmental health team covers Selsfield Common?
Food hygiene inspections in Selsfield Common are carried out by Mid Sussex council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Selsfield Common?
That is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, if the fan needs it. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan usually means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. The visit is timed for when the area isn’t in use, whether that’s late evening, overnight or a weekend.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
With the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance: every 3, 6 or 12 months. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
Coated blades move less air. We clean each blade back to its surface, so the fan can run as intended.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. We clean them where they can be safely reached, with any limits noted.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A fan that won’t start
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
- How many systems or sites are involved
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
The process
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes an hour or two for most single fans. For a village or hamlet like Selsfield Common, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.