West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Sidlesham Common extract fan cleaning
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Sidlesham Common: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Sidlesham Common kitchens: local notes
At about 2 miles from the coast, Sidlesham Common is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs, bars and clubs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Sidlesham Common. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Sidlesham Common. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
A hospital like St Richard's Hospital, about 3.5 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page, about 12 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: PO20. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Chichester Road and Jury Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Sidlesham Common, we cover Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Near you in Sidlesham Common
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. Sidlesham Common’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Sidlesham 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 we plan that during the survey. If you’re dealing with fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan and a fan left out of previous cleans, we can put it right.
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.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Sidlesham Common.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- 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
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
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 start, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
What a clean will not put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
Sidlesham Common: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Sidlesham Common?
Yes. Sidlesham Common is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which council inspects kitchens in Sidlesham Common?
Food hygiene inspections in Sidlesham Common are carried out by Chichester council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we will quote them together.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
The fan follows the full system’s interval, from every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours of cooking a day to every 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Readings may show it needs cleaning more often.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it does not replace a full TR19 clean.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
How we price extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The number of sites or systems
- The times the site is available
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition of the system
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
Inline fans sit within the duct run, often above a ceiling. We get to them through the duct or casing, once they’re isolated.
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Sidlesham Common and across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Common problems we fix in Sidlesham Common
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A motor area thick with grease
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham or elsewhere in Sidlesham Common, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- What records you’ll receive afterwards