West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Aldermaston Soke, West Berkshire
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Aldermaston Soke? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- Damaged fan blades
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
Extract fan cleaning in Aldermaston Soke
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. If you have hot, greasy smells near the fan and thick grease on the impeller and casing, we can help, from centrifugal fans, discharge points and roof-mounted fans onwards.
Work in a small place like Aldermaston Soke starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Aldermaston Soke (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
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.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Aldermaston Soke, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready 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
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. BESA guidance sets at least 3-monthly cleaning for that level of use, fan included.
Wall fans
Grease can mark the outside wall around the fan. The outlet is checked as well as the fan.
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Listen to the fan. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear and early action can save a repair.
Common problems we fix in Aldermaston Soke
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. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan shaking on its mounts
Where a hall near Saint Luke's Church, or anywhere in Aldermaston Soke, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What your quote should include
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the price is fixed
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
Aldermaston Soke: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Aldermaston Soke?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Aldermaston Soke included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you come to Aldermaston Soke after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Aldermaston Soke can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes, where it makes sense. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan usually means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
It’s cleaned with the whole extract at BESA’s minimum intervals for your cooking hours. Readings may show it needs cleaning more often.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Extract fan cleaning in Aldermaston Soke: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Aldermaston Soke. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Kitchens in Aldermaston Soke get their food hygiene inspections from Basingstoke and Deane council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Aldermaston Soke. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Aldermaston Soke (The Vyne is about 4.5 miles south), fitting access panels needs care. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Silchester Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Aldermaston Soke is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Aldermaston Soke and the rest of West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, and Aldermaston Soke is one of them. We also work in Reading, around 8 miles away.
Work in RG7 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Benyon Road and Soke Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Aldermaston Soke include Old Warren (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Silchester (1 mile south-east) and Tadley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Aldermaston Soke
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aldermaston station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.
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. In a small place like Aldermaston Soke, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Aldermaston Soke
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
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