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Extract fan cleaning in Ashtead, Surrey
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Ashtead: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
You get before and after pictures of the impeller and housing. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Extract fan cleaning in Ashtead, done properly
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing and we clean it off. If you are dealing with less air being pulled from the kitchen and a fan that hums, whines or rumbles, we can put it right.
For a pub, café or restaurant in a town like Ashtead, losing a day’s trade to cleaning isn’t an option, so the work is done after service, overnight or on a closed day. The kitchen is handed back clean and ready to cook.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Ashtead (KT21, KT22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. The more we can see of the system beforehand, the smoother the visit to Ashtead will be.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Why act early in Ashtead
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. An inspector or insurer will want to see recent records, so it makes sense to have them ready.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Ashtead
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We’re fully insured
- In business since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Ashtead
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The times the site is available
- The scale of the work
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- Wiring faults to the fan
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
Extract fan cleaning in Ashtead: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 40 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 13 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Ashtead. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. Kitchens in Ashtead get their food hygiene inspections from Mole Valley council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Ashtead sits within the area of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you run a café or takeaway near Ashtead station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Parsons Mead School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Ashtead is Headley Court, about 1.7 miles south-east.
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Whether your site is in the middle of Ashtead or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Ashtead is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Guildford, around 12 miles away.
Every address in KT21 and KT22 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Around Ashtead
Around Ashtead, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Ashtead Park, Barnett Wood Infant School and St Andrew's Catholic School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashtead station, about 0.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Ashtead includes Box Hill and The Lake.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Ashtead
Which council inspects kitchens in Ashtead?
Kitchens in Ashtead are inspected by Mole Valley council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Ashtead out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 15 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Ashtead. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
How do you protect the area?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we do. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The whole system still needs cleaning at the intervals in BESA guidance.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
We always isolate the fan first, so it can’t start while we work. With the extract off, the kitchen can’t cook, so we work out of hours.