Hertfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Benslow, Hertfordshire
Extract fan cleaning in Benslow, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Rough running from the extract fan
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. 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.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Benslow
We have been trading since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. The work covers centrifugal fans, discharge points and fan housings, and common reasons people get in touch are a motor area thick with grease and weak extraction at the canopy.
For a smaller kitchen near Benslow, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Benslow (SG4, SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Also in Benslow
Leave it or put it right?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Benslow at a time that suits you.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Full insurance on every job
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- In business since 2009
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. For a place like Benslow, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
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 work begins.
Advice
Benslow kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 35 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Benslow. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In Benslow, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from North Hertfordshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Benslow. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Commuter trade near Hitchin station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Where a hall near Church of the Holy Saviour, or anywhere in Benslow, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Benslow is about 1 mile east of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Benslow or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 381 places across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also work in Milton Keynes, about 22 miles from Benslow.
Work in SG4 and SG5 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Water Lane, Riddy Lane and The Avenue, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Benslow sits on or near the A505, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. We also cover the places around Benslow: Hitchin (1 mile west), Poets Estate (1 mile east), Walsworth (1 mile north-east), Bearton (1 mile north-west) and Westmill (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (5 miles south-east), St Albans (14 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south), Hatfield (13 miles south) and Hertford (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Benslow
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to St Mary's Church, Kingshott School and Hitchin Girls' School. Other local landmarks include The Albert pub (within half a mile north-west) and Butts Close (0.8 miles west). There’s a railway station in Benslow itself: Hitchin station. Other landmarks nearby include Wymondley Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Lister Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Markham's Hill and Purwell Ninesprings.
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- A fan that won’t start
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
Part by part
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
Common questions in Benslow
Which council inspects kitchens in Benslow?
The local authority for Benslow is North Hertfordshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you cover smaller places like Benslow?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Benslow is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. As a guide, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages to keep things running.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site does not lose a service.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What we’re called out for in Benslow
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.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as William Ransom Primary School or anywhere near Benslow, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether VAT is included
How we price extract fan cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Putting the work off seldom saves money. 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 will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.