Essex · Extract fan cleaning
Almshouse Green extract fan cleaning
For extract fan cleaning in Almshouse Green, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan left out of previous cleans
How we price extract fan cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The condition of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The number of sites or systems
- Where the site is and how we reach it
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Almshouse Green
In Almshouse Green, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. The result is photographed for your records. The work covers centrifugal fans, roof-mounted fans and fan housings, and common reasons people get in touch are an extract fan with no cleaning record and a fan shaking on its mounts.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We have been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Almshouse Green (CO9)
- Region
- Essex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Damaged fan blades
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
Different parts, different methods
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. We get to them through the duct or casing after isolating them.
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.
Nearby places to Almshouse Green
Other services in Almshouse Green
Extract fan cleaning in Almshouse Green: the local picture
We cover Almshouse Green, about 43 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Kitchens in Almshouse Green get their food hygiene inspections from Braintree council. 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.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Almshouse Green (Hedingham Castle is about 2.4 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Halstead Hospital (about 3.8 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Almshouse Green is about 4 miles north-west of Halstead, in Essex. Whatever kind of site you run in Almshouse Green, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, and Almshouse Green is one of them. Our Chelmsford page covers sites nearby (16 miles or so).
Extract fan cleaning in CO9 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Almshouse Green include Harrowcross (1 mile east), Sible Hedingham (2 miles east), Castle Hedingham (2 miles north-east), Gosfield (3 miles south-east) and Sand Hill (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (6 miles south), Witham (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (14 miles west), Camulodunum (15 miles south-east), Halstead (4 miles south-east) and Great Dunmow (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Almshouse Green
A little further out are Zero2 Bus Museum (2.3 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (3.8 miles south-east).
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Almshouse Green.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
For extract fan cleaning in Almshouse Green, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Advice
Why deal with it now?
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. A planned visit to Almshouse Green is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
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 Almshouse Green
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters do not seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Grease stains around the discharge
For schools such as Hedingham School and Sixth Form, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the price is fixed
Questions from Almshouse Green
Do you work at weekends in Almshouse Green?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Almshouse Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Almshouse Green is handled by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
Cleaning removes grease, but it cannot fix worn parts. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are 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.