West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Washington extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Washington and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- A motor that has burnt out
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Extract fan cleaning in Washington
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: 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 we clean it off. The work covers roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and axial fans, and common reasons people get in touch are thick grease on the impeller and casing and weak extraction at the canopy.
In a village or hamlet like Washington, 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 sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, 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.
- Place
- Washington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A fan in a long-hours kitchen runs for most of the day, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: cracks, bent blades or wear. We note any concerns.
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Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Report rattles or humming early
- Keep access to the fan clear
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 Washington
Can the work in Washington be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Washington needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Washington?
Washington 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.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
How long is a fan clean?
That depends on the fan’s size, its position and how much grease there is. As a guide, it takes an hour or two for most single fans.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: every 3, 6 or 12 months. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Washington
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes an hour or two for most single fans. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Washington, let us know and we will plan around it.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
Grease, kitchens and Washington
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Washington. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Fire safety in Washington falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Food hygiene inspections in Washington are the job of Horsham council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as St Mary's CofE Primary School or anywhere near Washington, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Mary or anywhere around Washington, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Washington (Parham House is about 3.9 miles west), fitting access panels needs care.
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Washington or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Brighton, about 13 miles from Washington.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close and nearby roads. Other places close to Washington include Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Washington
Typical jobs here are in premises near Rydon Community College, Windlesham House School and The Frankland Arms Public House. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What affects the quote in Washington
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How big the system is
- Parking and loading at the site
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The site address and the type of premises
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
For extract fan cleaning in Washington, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.