West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Walberton extract fan cleaning
Our technicians work in Walberton on extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Weak extraction at the canopy
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Walberton
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan and we clean it off. The work covers in-line fans, discharge points and fan housings, and people most often call us about a noisy fan that has got louder over time and less air being pulled from the kitchen.
Work in a small place like Walberton starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Walberton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Walberton knowing what to expect.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
How to get a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Walberton, call 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
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What else we do in Walberton
How we price extract fan cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- The times the site is available
- The size of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition we find in the survey
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Report rattles or humming early
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
File the photo report with your other extract records. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
FAQs for Walberton
Which fire service covers Walberton?
That’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
Do you work in villages like Walberton?
Yes. Walberton is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
We also repair and replace extract fans. If we find wear or damage, we’ll explain it and give you a fixed quote.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. After cleaning, we will tell you if wear or damage is also involved.
Who is the responsible person?
The law calls them the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Part by part
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. We clean them where they can be safely reached, with any limits noted.
Extract fan cleaning around Walberton
Look up Walberton on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 5 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Walberton, 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. The fire and rescue service for Walberton is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Kitchens in Walberton get their food hygiene inspections from Arun council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Walberton is Arundel and District Hospital, about 2.5 miles east. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Mary's Church or elsewhere in Walberton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Walberton, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Walberton is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for extract fan cleaning. We also work in Portsmouth, around 20 miles away.
Every address in BN18 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Walberton
Around Walberton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School, among other places. The closest station to Walberton is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.