West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
West Chiltington Common extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in West Chiltington Common and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
Extract fan cleaning in West Chiltington Common, done properly
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A heart under strain works harder for less. Our job is to clear it, check it runs smoothly and record what we found so you get a clean bill of health. If you have an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and grease stains around the discharge, we can help, from axial fans, fan housings and centrifugal fans onwards.
In a smaller place like West Chiltington Common, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
File the photo report with your other extract records. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in West Chiltington Common
Fire safety in West Chiltington Common falls to 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. At about 41 miles from central London, West Chiltington Common sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
School kitchens, at schools like West Chiltington Community Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in West Chiltington Common, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you need extract fan cleaning in West Chiltington Common, please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including West Chiltington Common. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. We also work in Brighton, about 16 miles from West Chiltington Common.
All of RH20 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place and the roads around them. Other places close to West Chiltington Common include West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Near you in West Chiltington Common
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Rydon Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles west. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition we find in the survey
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
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. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
West Chiltington Common: your questions answered
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in West Chiltington Common?
Fire safety enforcement in West Chiltington Common is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Which environmental health team covers West Chiltington Common?
In West Chiltington Common, 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.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. Anything that can’t be reached is recorded, so the record is accurate.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
We also repair and replace extract fans. If we find wear or damage, we’ll explain it and send you a fixed quote.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few photos and any previous report.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks in BESA guidance. At the extremes, that is 3-monthly for heavy use and 12-monthly for light use, fan included.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Why it’s worth doing now in West Chiltington Common
Cleaning the fan in West Chiltington Common now is a short job: it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. A quieter site near West Chiltington Common still needs its system looked after.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why West Chiltington Common businesses choose us
- Photo reports with every job
- Fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them, so the outlet area is checked too. Heavy staining is noted on the report.
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: cracks, bent blades or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in West Chiltington Common?
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Burning smells from the fan area
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Parham House is about 2.4 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- When the next visit should be, and why
How it works
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Tell us when your site near West Chiltington Common is quiet and the visit will be booked for then.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.