Essex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Boxted, Essex
Extract fan cleaning in Boxted from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
Why deal with it now?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. With notice, the visit to Boxted can be fitted around your bookings and events.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Every job surveyed first
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
Extract fan cleaning in Boxted
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will give you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Boxted, usually within one working day. If you are dealing with a fan that no longer moves enough air and a fan shaking on its mounts, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Boxted, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Boxted (CO4)
- Region
- Essex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
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.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Report rattles or humming early
File the photo report with your other extract records. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Do not run the kitchen with the extract off. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Boxted: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Boxted?
Food hygiene inspections in Boxted are carried out by Colchester council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you work overnight in Boxted?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
Allow an hour or two for most single fans. We’ll confirm the time when we quote.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it can’t run during the clean. That means the extract is off, so we clean while the kitchen is closed.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
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Extract fan cleaning around Boxted
Boxted sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. At about 53 miles from central London, Boxted sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Castle House is about 3.7 miles east), access may need planning. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Boxted St Peter's Church of England School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Severalls Hospital about 2.4 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Boxted is about 4 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Anywhere in CO4, we can take on extract fan cleaning. 644 places in Essex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page (23 miles or so).
All of CO4 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Boxted Straight Road and Windmill Close, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Workhouse Hill (1 mile west), Boxted Cross (1 mile north-east), Langham (1 mile east), Hornestreet (1 mile east) and Thorington Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (4 miles south), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (5 miles south), Halstead (12 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south).
Near you in Boxted
The nearest railway station is Colchester station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Severalls Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Colchester Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Boxted includes Westhouse Wood.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Boxted.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Boxted, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A motor that has burnt out
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
How we price extract fan cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How big the system is
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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.
How the job changes from site to site
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them, so the outlet area is checked too. Heavy staining is noted on the report.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.