West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Wick, West Sussex
For cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Wick, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan left out of previous cleans
What a clean will not put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Damaged fan blades
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
About our extract fan cleaning in Wick
If the ducts are the arteries, the fan is the heart. A heart under strain works harder for less. Our job is to clear it, check it runs smoothly and record what we found, before signing it off. The work covers in-line fans, fan housings and axial fans, and common reasons people get in touch are an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and an extract fan with no cleaning record.
In a smaller place like Wick, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Wick (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Wick
At about 2 miles from the coast, Wick is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s data shows about 16 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 6 hotels and guest houses registered within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Wick. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Wick sits within the area of 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.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Zachary Merton Hospital is the nearest hospital to Wick, about 2.3 miles south-east. Church and community hall kitchens, near All Saints or anywhere around Wick, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you need extract fan cleaning in Wick, please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Wick. Wick is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for extract fan cleaning. We also work in Brighton, about 18 miles from Wick.
Extract fan cleaning in BN17 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft and nearby roads. Being close to the B2284, Wick is simple for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Around Wick
Typical jobs here are in premises near Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy. The closest station to Wick is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Wick includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
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How it works
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. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. In a smaller place like Wick, parking is rarely the issue, but tell us about gates, roof access and opening hours.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Wick
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The scale of the work
- Parking and loading at the site
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Wick
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. So grease often settles heavily there.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A motor area thick with grease
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
A kitchen near Littlehampton station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Before booking anyone
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What paperwork you get at the end
Questions from Wick
Is Wick within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Wick is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which council inspects kitchens in Wick?
Kitchens in Wick are inspected by Arun council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum, under BESA guidance. At the extremes, that’s 3-monthly for heavy use and 12-monthly for light use, fan included.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
How long is a fan clean?
A single accessible fan does not take long, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, it should be. The whole system is cleaned, from the canopy to the discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
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.
Leave it or put it right?
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. 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. A site near Wick that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why Wick businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- In business since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
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