West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Wivelsfield, West Sussex
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Wivelsfield, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan shaking on its mounts
When something else is needed
Extract fan cleaning can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- Damaged fan blades
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Wivelsfield
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. If you have an extract fan with no cleaning record and a noisy fan that has got louder over time, we can help, from axial fans, roof-mounted fans and in-line fans onwards.
In a small place like Wivelsfield, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger and the motor works harder. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Wivelsfield is calmer for everyone.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Wivelsfield
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- File the fan’s report with your other records
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
Do not run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Wivelsfield
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. So grease often settles heavily there.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Francis Hospital is the nearest hospital to Wivelsfield, about 1.6 miles north.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether VAT is included
Kitchen extracts in Wivelsfield
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 pubs and bars in Wivelsfield and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Wivelsfield is covered by 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. In Wivelsfield, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Lewes 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.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Wivelsfield (Ockenden Manor is about 3.6 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Wivelsfield Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Sites in Wivelsfield get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (9 miles or so).
Work in RH17 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wivelsfield
In Wivelsfield, that means kitchens and buildings near The Burgess Hill Academy and Royal Oak pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Wivelsfield: your questions answered
Will you come out to Wivelsfield?
Yes. Wivelsfield 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.
Which environmental health team covers Wivelsfield?
That is Lewes council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Wivelsfield. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum in BESA guidance. At the extremes, that is 3-monthly for heavy use and 12-monthly for light use, fan included.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. File it with your other extract records.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes an hour or two for most single fans. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Wivelsfield can be planned properly.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.