West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in West Itchenor
Extract fan cleaning for West Itchenor, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Common problems we fix in West Itchenor
A fan in West Itchenor builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan shaking on its mounts
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Richard's Hospital is the nearest hospital to West Itchenor, about 5 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether a survey comes first
- When the next visit should be, and why
How we handle extract fan cleaning in West Itchenor
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. Common call-outs are for a noisy fan that has got louder over time and fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan, across axial fans, discharge points and roof-mounted fans.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
Hidden in a ceiling void, an inline fan is easily missed. We find it during the survey and include it in the clean.
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
What affects the quote in West Itchenor
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
- Any permits to work or inductions
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Questions from West Itchenor
Can school kitchens in West Itchenor be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of West Itchenor, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the dates the site is empty.
Will you come out to West Itchenor?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, West Itchenor included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
Do we need to close while you work?
Normally not. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it does not replace a full TR19 clean.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and that’s how we prefer to work. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Extract fan cleaning around West Itchenor
West Itchenor is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The Food Standards Agency lists about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of West Itchenor. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Food hygiene inspections in West Itchenor are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Nicholas' Church, or anywhere in West Itchenor, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Portsmouth, about 9 miles from West Itchenor.
All of PO20 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane and nearby roads. We also cover the places around West Itchenor: Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Near you in West Itchenor
The closest station to West Itchenor is Bosham station, about 2.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Pilsey Island.
What happens on the day
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to West Itchenor.
- 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.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
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Why deal with it now?
The fan is part of the fire path. A TR19 clean that left out the fan wouldn’t cover the whole system and many insurers require the full system to be cleaned to TR19. With notice, the visit to West Itchenor can be fitted around your bookings and events.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why West Itchenor businesses choose us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
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Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Check filters are seated before cooking
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.