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Extract fan cleaning in Blackheath, Greater London
Extract fan cleaning in Blackheath, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Why it’s worth doing now in Blackheath
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. London buildings are shared, so a fire or failure in one system can reach the neighbours above and beside you.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- We are fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
Extract fan cleaning in Blackheath
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 are often asked to deal with grease escaping from the fan outlet and burning smells from the fan area, on centrifugal fans, roof-mounted fans and axial fans.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. In Blackheath, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
A written report with pictures follows every 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.
- Place
- Blackheath (SE3, SE13, SE10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- A motor that has burnt out
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
How we price extract fan cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Parking and loading at the site
- How big the system is
- How many systems or sites are involved
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
For extract fan cleaning in Blackheath, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
How it works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Getting kit into a London building takes planning, so let us know where we can load and park in Blackheath.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
FAQs for Blackheath
Which fire authority looks after Blackheath?
That’s London Fire Brigade. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Blackheath?
That is Lewisham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Blackheath. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A clean will not mend wear. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it cannot start while we work. With the extract off, the kitchen cannot cook, so we work out of hours.
Do you cover Blackheath?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Blackheath included.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Blackheath kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records include about 62 pubs, bars and clubs and about 9 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses across Blackheath and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. London jobs normally start after the last service, with loading and roof access agreed with the building first. Fire safety in Blackheath falls to London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you cook for passing trade around Blackheath station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath or anywhere near Blackheath, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Blackheath, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Blackheath is about 1 mile south-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. For extract fan cleaning in and around Blackheath, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Our area covers London and the South East, including Blackheath. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, Blackheath among them.
We cover every part of SE3, SE13 and SE10 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Local streets include Pond Road, Heath Lane and Wemyss Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Blackheath include Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile north), Greenwich (1 mile north-west), Maze Hill (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-west) and Westcombe Park (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Around Blackheath
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Princess Of Wales Pub, Blackheath Proprietary School and Manor House Gardens, among other places. There’s a railway station in Blackheath itself: Blackheath station. A little further out are Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-west) and Royal Observatory (0.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Blackheath includes Tower Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.