Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Bexley, Greater London
Extract fan cleaning across Bexley and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Bexley
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. We’re often asked to deal with grease stains around the discharge and vibration from an unbalanced impeller, on discharge points, centrifugal fans and axial fans.
In a London area like Bexley, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. A duct fire there can reach parts of the building far from the range, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Bexley (DA5, DA6, DA14, DA1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
Common questions in Bexley
Do you work at weekends in Bexley?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Who inspects food businesses in Bexley?
Kitchens in Bexley are inspected by Bexley council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes. 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.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
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 does not, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Do you cover Bexley?
Yes. We cover Bexley and across Greater London, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
Anything beyond cleaning is flagged, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
How we price extract fan cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Bexley
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Where a hall near Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, or anywhere in Bexley, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- If they look at the system before pricing
Extract fan cleaning around Bexley
Food Standards Agency records include about 52 pubs, bars and clubs and about 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Bexley. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Bexley sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Bexley Hospital (about 1 mile north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Old Bexley Church of England School or anywhere near Bexley, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Bexley is about 3 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. Bexley gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, and Bexley is one of them. Our London page covers sites nearby (11 miles or so).
Extract fan cleaning in DA5, DA6, DA14 and DA1 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Bexley High Street, Camden Road and The North Glade, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Bexley sits on or near the A2018 and B2210, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Blendon (1 mile north-west), North Cray (1 mile south), Bexleyheath (1 mile north), Upton (1 mile north) and Coldblow (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Around Bexley
Around Bexley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near St Columba's Catholic Boys' School, Danson Park and Townley Grammar School and the streets around them. Bexley’s nearest station is Bexley station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (1 mile north-east) and Bexley Museum (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Bexley includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
What happens if it’s left?
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. It’s better booked as a planned job in Bexley than handled as an emergency.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why book with us
- Photo reports with every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
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The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Loading bays, visitor permits and roof access are the first things we ask about for a site in Bexley.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- 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
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.