London and the South East
Extract Fan Cleaning in Portsmouth
Wherever you are in Portsmouth, we can help with extract fan cleaning. A fixed quote before we start, and a 24/7 emergency line.
Where we work in Portsmouth
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or get in touch for a quick quote.
Biggest towns in Portsmouth
What else we do in Portsmouth
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Fire damper testing
- Grease trap cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease filter exchange
Postcode districts
Extract fan cleaning across Portsmouth: what to expect
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A heart under strain works harder for less. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look so you get a clean bill of health. Typical jobs include rough running from the extract fan and a smell of hot grease from the extract, across in-line fans, discharge points and axial fans.
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Pricing in Portsmouth
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 not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an 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 typically come back within one working day.
Landmarks near Portsmouth
Typical jobs here are in premises near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid, among other places. Nearby too are The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Portsmouth include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Kitchen extracts across Portsmouth
From Southsea, Milton and Landport to its smaller places, Portsmouth has kitchens of every size. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
Across England, including Portsmouth, the responsible person has a legal duty to assess and reduce fire risk, and a TR19® certificate and photo report give you a record of the work. Parts of Portsmouth are on or near the coast, where salt air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings. Fans and cowls on sea-facing roofs are worth checking at every visit.
Portsmouth: Commuter trade near Fratton station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Wilfrid or anywhere around Portsmouth, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Portsmouth
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The number of sites or systems
- The size of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
For extract fan cleaning in Portsmouth, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
What happens if it’s left?
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.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
Honest limits
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Common questions in Portsmouth
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes, if the fan needs it. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan typically means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
It has to be off and isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Will I get pictures of the cleaned fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. File it with your other extract records.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Portsmouth?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Do you cover Portsmouth?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Portsmouth.