Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Appleshaw extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Appleshaw and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Weak extraction at the canopy
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Appleshaw
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. A fan-only clean is recorded as exactly that. If you have a noisy fan that has got louder over time and a heavily greased fan housing, we can put it right, from fan housings, discharge points and in-line fans onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Appleshaw (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Appleshaw: your questions answered
Do you work overnight in Appleshaw?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Appleshaw needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Appleshaw?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Appleshaw. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
How long is a fan clean?
That depends on the fan’s size, its position and how much grease there is. As a guide, it takes an hour or two for most single fans.
Is Appleshaw in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Appleshaw, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks, under BESA guidance. At the extremes, that’s 3-monthly for heavy use and 12-monthly for light use, fan included.
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?
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 many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
What affects the quote in Appleshaw
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- A few general shots of the system
- The site address and the type of premises
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Appleshaw kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Appleshaw. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Kitchens in Appleshaw get their food hygiene inspections from Test Valley council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Appleshaw sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Peter in the Wood or elsewhere in Appleshaw, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. If you need extract fan cleaning in Appleshaw, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Our area covers London and the South East, including Appleshaw. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Appleshaw among them. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
All of SP11 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Greensey and West Park, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Appleshaw
In Appleshaw, that means kitchens and buildings near Walnut Tree Inn. Appleshaw’s nearest station is Andover station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
Why act early in Appleshaw
The fan is part of the fire path. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included, and insurers asking for TR19 cleaning expect the full system. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Appleshaw
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Photo reports with every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Towns and villages near Appleshaw
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Common problems we fix in Appleshaw
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Appleshaw as anywhere. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire, and a hot, struggling motor does not help.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Appleshaw is Andover War Memorial Hospital, about 3.2 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a survey comes first
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
What happens on the day
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Appleshaw.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, 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.
Related advice
How the job changes from site to site
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: cracks, bent blades or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so the method is planned in advance. Anything out of reach is recorded.