West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Slinfold
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for Slinfold, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Extract fan cleaning in Slinfold
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. We are often asked to deal with a fan left out of previous cleans and burning smells from the fan area, on centrifugal fans, in-line fans and fan housings.
For a kitchen in or near Slinfold, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Slinfold (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Make sure the fan is included each time
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Slinfold
Which environmental health team covers Slinfold?
In Slinfold, it’s Horsham council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Slinfold during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Slinfold. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
With the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance: every 3, 6 or 12 months. Some fans need attention sooner.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. Keep it with your maintenance log.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Slinfold?
Grease condenses as the air cools, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. So grease often settles heavily there.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Horsham Hospital about 3.5 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they recommend a next date
Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, and anything we can’t reach is recorded.
Inline duct fans
Space around an inline fan can be tight, so we plan how to reach and clean them. Anything out of reach is recorded.
Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Leave it or put it right?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. A fault that closes a site in a village like Slinfold affects everyone who depends on it.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Slinfold
- Every visit written up, with photos
- We’re fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A fixed price before any work starts
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
When it’s something else
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
Extract fan cleaning in Slinfold: the local picture
Food hygiene inspections in Slinfold are the job of Horsham council’s environmental health team. 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. Slinfold is about 33 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Where a hall near The Parish Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Slinfold, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. For schools such as Slinfold CofE Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Slinfold or further out, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Slinfold among them. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 14 miles from Slinfold.
All of RH13 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Park Road and West Way, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Slinfold
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Farlington Strood Park and Tanbridge House School. For rail, the closest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
What happens on the day
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Slinfold and turn up when the site is quiet.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.