Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Bradwell, Oxfordshire
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Bradwell, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Rough running from the extract fan
Extract fan cleaning in Bradwell, done properly
Grease on a fan isn’t 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. The work covers axial fans, discharge points and centrifugal fans, and common reasons people get in touch are weak extraction at the canopy and a heavily greased fan housing.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Bradwell (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Bradwell
Who inspects food businesses in Bradwell?
The local authority for Bradwell is West Oxfordshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is Bradwell within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
What is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so you do not have to close during trading.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Bradwell, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
What else we do in Bradwell
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning will not do:
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: cracks, bent blades or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Grease, kitchens and Bradwell
It’s West Oxfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Bradwell. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Bradwell is covered by Oxfordshire 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.
Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Bradwell, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Burford School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Bradwell is about 2 miles west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Every kind of commercial site in Bradwell, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also work in Oxford, about 18 miles from Bradwell.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: OX18. Streets in the area include Woodside Drive, Glissard Way and Birch Drive, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Shilton (1 mile east), Kencot (3 miles south-east) and Alvescot (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Witney (7 miles east), Grove (15 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (12 miles north), Woodstock (14 miles east) and Cogges (7 miles east).
Around Bradwell
A little further out are Swinford Museum (3 miles south) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (3.9 miles south-east).
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
How we price extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
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, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear and early action can save a repair.