West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Brightwalton extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Brightwalton, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Brightwalton
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. If you have a fan coated in grease inside its housing and a fan that hums, whines or rumbles, we can put it right, from roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and axial fans onwards.
For a kitchen in or near Brightwalton, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Brightwalton (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. A planned visit to Brightwalton is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
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 work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- We are fully insured
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
How the job changes from site to site
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.
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
Common problems we fix in Brightwalton
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A motor area thick with grease
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
How we price extract fan cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The condition of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Towns and villages near Brightwalton
Other services in Brightwalton
Brightwalton kitchens: local notes
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Brightwalton. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Brightwalton, about 55 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Brightwalton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Brightwalton is about 6 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Brightwalton or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, and Brightwalton is one of them. Our Reading page covers sites nearby (18 miles or so).
We cover every part of the RG20 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Dunmore Meadow and Saxons Acre, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. If your site is just outside Brightwalton, we cover Brightwalton Green (1 mile south), Catmore (2 miles east), Farnborough (2 miles north), Stanmore (3 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west), Calcot (15 miles east) and Lambourn (6 miles west).
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. The timing of a visit to Brightwalton is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- 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.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
FAQs for Brightwalton
Which fire authority looks after Brightwalton?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Brightwalton. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Is Brightwalton within the area you cover?
Yes, Brightwalton is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
Before and after pictures go into a report, along with notes on the fan’s condition. A full clean adds a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
We isolate the fan, so the kitchen cannot cook while we work. We work evenings, overnight or weekends, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.