West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Aldermaston
Extract fan cleaning for Aldermaston, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Aldermaston
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and you’ll get a fixed price, typically within one working day. The work covers in-line fans, axial fans and roof-mounted fans, and common reasons people get in touch are vibration from an unbalanced impeller and burning smells from the fan area.
Somewhere as small as Aldermaston, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Aldermaston (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A fan that will not start
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Aldermaston?
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
These are the problems we see most often:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Aldermaston, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the price is fixed
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Aldermaston
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Aldermaston in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Aldermaston, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Which council inspects kitchens in Aldermaston?
In Aldermaston, it’s West Berkshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Who is the responsible person?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
We also repair and replace extract fans. If cleaning shows a worn motor, bearings or impeller, we’ll tell you and quote for the repair.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Aldermaston
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
What affects the quote in Aldermaston
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a 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
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- A few general shots of the system
- The site address and the type of premises
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos 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.
Aldermaston kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 3 hotels and guest houses registered in Aldermaston and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Environmental health officers from West Berkshire council inspect food businesses in Aldermaston. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Aldermaston. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Aldermaston C.E. Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Aldermaston is about 2 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Aldermaston or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 155 places across West Berkshire, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Reading page, about 9 miles away.
Work in RG7 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on The Street, Church Road and Maidas Way and nearby roads. Other places close to Aldermaston include Woolhampton (1 mile north-west), Padworth Common (2 miles east), Old Warren (2 miles south-east), Padworth (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Aldermaston
Typical jobs here are in premises near Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, The Rising Sun pub and The Hurst School. The closest station to Aldermaston is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.
Places near Aldermaston
What else we do in Aldermaston
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Aldermaston, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Aldermaston, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Keep records of every fan clean
When the fan is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.