West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Shoreham-by-Sea: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Extract fan cleaning in Shoreham-by-Sea
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A heart under strain works harder for less. Our job is to clear it, check it runs smoothly and record what we found, before signing it off. The work covers centrifugal fans, roof-mounted fans and in-line fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a smell of hot grease from the extract and a fan left out of previous cleans.
For a pub, café or restaurant in a town like Shoreham-by-Sea, losing a day’s trade to cleaning is not an option, so cleans are booked after closing, early in the morning or on a quiet day. By the next service, the kitchen is ready to cook in again.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. The more we can see of the system beforehand, the smoother the visit to Shoreham-by-Sea will be.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Leave it or put it right?
A fan clean in Shoreham-by-Sea does not take long: the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. Booking now keeps it a routine visit to Shoreham-by-Sea rather than an urgent one.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why Shoreham-by-Sea businesses choose us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
When to call us in Shoreham-by-Sea
How fast a fan gets greasy in Shoreham-by-Sea depends on the cooking: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Commuter trade near Shoreham-By-Sea station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
What your quote should include
- What hours they’ll be on site
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: chips, distortion or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
What a clean won’t put right
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- An impeller that’s bent or split
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
How we price extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- What state the system is in
- How big the system is
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Problems your staff have spotted
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Questions from Shoreham-by-Sea
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Shoreham-by-Sea?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Shoreham-by-Sea. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Food hygiene inspections in Shoreham-by-Sea are carried out by Adur council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Kitchen extracts in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. Look up Shoreham-by-Sea on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 53 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 30 takeaways and sandwich shops across Shoreham-by-Sea and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Food hygiene inspections in Shoreham-by-Sea are the job of Adur council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Buckingham Park Primary School or anywhere near Shoreham-by-Sea, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. A hospital like Southlands Hospital, about 0.6 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Shoreham-by-Sea, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Shoreham-by-Sea among them. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 6 miles away.
Here we cover the BN43, BN15 and BN42 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. You’ll find Shoreham-by-Sea on the A27 and A259, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Other places close to Shoreham-by-Sea include Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Shoreham-by-Sea
Around Shoreham-by-Sea, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Shoreham College, The Crabtree pub and Shoreham Academy. Shoreham-by-Sea has its own railway station: Shoreham-By-Sea station. Nearby you will also find Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.