Essex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Boreham
Extract fan cleaning in Boreham from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Weak extraction at the canopy
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A motor that has burnt out
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
Extract fan cleaning in Boreham
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. A thorough clean removes the cause. Typical jobs include a fan left out of previous cleans and vibration from an unbalanced impeller, on centrifugal fans, axial fans and fan housings.
Around a smaller place like Boreham, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Boreham (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Boreham
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs in Boreham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Chelmsford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Boreham. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Boreham sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Andrew, or anywhere in Boreham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Danbury Place, about 3.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Boreham; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Boreham is about 3 miles north-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Boreham and the rest of Essex. Boreham is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex where we work for commercial clients.
Work in CM3 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Church Road, St Andrews Road and Seabrook Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the B1137, Boreham is easy for our technicians to reach for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Mowden (1 mile east), Springfield (2 miles south-west), Little Baddow (2 miles south-east), Hatfield Peverel (2 miles north-east) and Sandon (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (3 miles south-west), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north), Brentwood (14 miles south-west), Maldon (6 miles east) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Boreham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Six Bells Public House and Boswells School. For rail, the closest station is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 1 mile west. Nearby you’ll also find Priory Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Bond Street Chelmsford (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Boreham include Newland Grove.
Leave it or put it right?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. When a site near Boreham shuts unexpectedly, the people who rely on it notice at once.
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Boreham
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- We’re fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Boreham
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How many systems or sites are involved
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us 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.
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: chips, distortion or wear. We note any concerns.
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, and anything we cannot reach is recorded.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Boreham, so let us know how to reach it.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Move anything stored near the system
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
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. That’s our job.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
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What we are called out for in Boreham
Grease condenses as the air cools, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. So grease often settles heavily there.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
A hospital like Priory Hospital, about 2.6 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What to look for in a quote
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What insurance they carry
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Boreham
Which fire service covers Boreham?
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Boreham. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Who inspects food businesses in Boreham?
In Boreham, it’s Chelmsford council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
We always isolate the fan first, so it can’t run during the clean. With the extract off, the kitchen cannot cook, so we work out of hours.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Do you work in Boreham?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Boreham.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.