Isle of Wight · Extract fan cleaning
Alverstone extract fan cleaning
Our technicians work in Alverstone on cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
Where the fan needs repair rather than cleaning, the report says so. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Extract fan cleaning in Alverstone
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? Tell us about it when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and you will get a fixed price, usually within one working day. The work covers fan housings, discharge points and centrifugal fans, and the jobs we see most are less air being pulled from the kitchen and fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan.
In a small place like Alverstone, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Alverstone (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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When something else is needed
Extract fan cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A fan that will not start
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Alverstone
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
FAQs for Alverstone
Which fire authority looks after Alverstone?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Alverstone. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can the work in Alverstone be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
A clean won’t mend wear. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. We need the work area to ourselves while we are on site, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
How long is a fan clean?
A single accessible fan doesn’t take long, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. We plan it out of hours.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, we do. The report will make clear that only the fan was cleaned, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
Not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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. Leave those to us.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Alverstone.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will usually 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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How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned inside and out.
Why it’s worth doing now in Alverstone
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. Somewhere as small as Alverstone, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- In business since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Full insurance on every job
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
Extract fan cleaning in Alverstone: the local picture
Alverstone is within about 2 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 11 pubs and bars and about 17 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Alverstone. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In Alverstone, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Isle of Wight council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Haseley Manor is about 1.8 miles west), access may need planning. School kitchens, at schools like Newchurch Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children is the nearest hospital to Alverstone, about 2 miles south.
Alverstone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO36 area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. Alverstone is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work for extract fan cleaning. We also work in Portsmouth, about 11 miles from Alverstone.
All of PO36 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile south-west), Skinner's Hill (1 mile west), Adgestone (1 mile north-east) and Lake (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north). If your site is somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Around Alverstone
In Alverstone, that means kitchens and buildings near Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Pointer Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Alverstone is Sandown station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Alverstone includes Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
What affects the quote in Alverstone
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
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 are not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will normally have a quote within one working day.