West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Slindon, West Sussex
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Slindon, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Extract fan cleaning in Slindon
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing, and that is what we clean. Common call-outs are for hot, greasy smells near the fan and a heavily greased fan housing, across axial fans, fan housings and centrifugal fans.
In a village or hamlet like Slindon, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Slindon (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned inside and out.
Inline duct fans
An inline fan can be easy to forget because it’s out of sight. We find it during the survey and include it in the clean.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Wiring faults to the fan
- Damaged fan blades
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
What we are called out for in Slindon
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. If it wasn’t included in past cleans, it may hold years of grease, and the report will show it.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Mary or anywhere around Slindon, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Towns and villages near Slindon
Other services in Slindon
Slindon kitchens: local notes
There are about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Slindon and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. Food hygiene inspections in Slindon are the job of Arun council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Slindon is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Bignor Roman Villa is about 4.3 miles north), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. School kitchens, at schools like Slindon CofE Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Slindon is about 6 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For extract fan cleaning in and around Slindon, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. We work across South East England and London, including Slindon. Slindon is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for extract fan cleaning. Portsmouth is in our area too, around 20 miles away.
Every address in BN18 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on School Hill, Dyers Lane and Slindon Top Road and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Slindon: Slindon Common (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile south-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Binsted (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
What’s near Slindon
Around Slindon, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Newburgh Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Questions from Slindon
Which fire authority looks after Slindon?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Slindon. 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.
Can you work in Slindon outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Slindon can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
The process
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. The timing of a visit to Slindon is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- 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
- Move anything stored near the system
- 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
Getting a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Slindon, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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How we price extract fan cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
- The times the site is available
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- A few general shots of the system
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. A fault that closes a site in a village like Slindon affects everyone who depends on it.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Slindon
- Every job surveyed first
- Trading since 2009
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London