West Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Worth, West Sussex
For extract fan cleaning in Worth, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Extract fan cleaning in Worth, done properly
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. A thorough clean removes the cause. We are often asked to deal with burning smells from the fan area and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles, on discharge points, roof-mounted fans and fan housings.
For a smaller kitchen near Worth, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Worth (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and it collects grease unevenly. That is what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Why deal with it now?
An unbalanced fan gets worse, not better. It wears bearings and mounts and can lead to a breakdown and a kitchen can’t cook safely without extraction. A planned clean beats an emergency. When a site near Worth shuts unexpectedly, the people who rely on it notice at once.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What you get with us
- Full insurance on every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Worth?
A fan in Worth builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A motor area thick with grease
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Weak extraction at the canopy
If you cook for passing trade around Three Bridges station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Comparing quotes
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote shows VAT
What affects the quote in Worth
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Extract fan cleaning in Worth: the local picture
Look up Worth on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 31 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 16 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Worth. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Worth sits within the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. In Worth, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Crawley council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Nicholas' Church or elsewhere in Worth, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Crawley Hospital about 2.2 miles west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. If you need extract fan cleaning in Worth, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, including Worth. Worth is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for extract fan cleaning. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
All of RH10 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Worth
Typical jobs here are in premises near Oriel High School, Worth Park Gardens and Dem Shish pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Three Bridges station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Worth includes Tilgate Lake.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A fan that won’t start
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. For a site near Worth, the work is booked around your opening hours, evenings and weekends included.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Worth questions
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Worth during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 14 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Worth. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Will you come out to Worth?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Worth included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures of the fan. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site does not lose a service.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.