West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Tangmere, West Sussex
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Tangmere, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Tangmere
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. We are often asked to deal with thick grease on the impeller and casing and grease stains around the discharge, across in-line fans, discharge points and axial fans.
In a smaller place like Tangmere, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, 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
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Tangmere
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
What we are most often called out for:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
Where a hall near St Andrew's Church, or anywhere in Tangmere, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether VAT is included
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What insurance they carry
What affects the quote in Tangmere
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How big the system is
- The times the site is available
- What state the system is in
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
For extract fan cleaning in Tangmere, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Why it’s worth doing now in Tangmere
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the motor works harder. Light use slows the build-up but doesn’t stop it.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Tangmere
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Full insurance on every job
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
Nearby places to Tangmere
What else we do in Tangmere
Tangmere kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Tangmere, up to about a mile and a half out. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Tangmere sits within the area of 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. Environmental health officers from Chichester council inspect food businesses in Tangmere. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
A hospital like Chichester Centre, about 2.5 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Goodwood House is about 1.8 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Sites in Tangmere get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Tangmere is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for extract fan cleaning. We also work in Portsmouth, about 16 miles from Tangmere.
Extract fan cleaning in PO20 and PO18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Tangmere: Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Tangmere
Typical jobs here are in premises near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and Westbourne House School and the streets around them. The closest station to Tangmere is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tangmere include Levin Down.
How the visit works
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. We plan the journey to Tangmere and bring what the job is likely to need.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Tangmere
Which fire service covers Tangmere?
Tangmere is in the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you work at weekends in Tangmere?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Tangmere keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Tangmere?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
Motors and their electrics are kept dry and treated with care, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease on and around the motor can trap heat, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
Where the fan needs repair rather than cleaning, the report says so. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Make sure the fan is reachable. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.