Hertfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Broxbourne extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Broxbourne and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
What staff can safely do
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.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Extract fan cleaning in Broxbourne, done properly
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but a fan can also need attention on its own, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. Typical jobs include a smell of hot grease from the extract and weak extraction at the canopy, on discharge points, centrifugal fans and in-line fans.
In a smaller place like Broxbourne, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are 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
- Broxbourne (EN10, EN11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Why act early in Broxbourne
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger and the motor works harder. A site near Broxbourne that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- In business since 2009
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
If you look after several sites, 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.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The scale of the work
- How easy every part is to reach
- How many systems or sites are involved
No two sites are the same, 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
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Problems your staff have spotted
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Report grease escaping from the fan
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
Extract fan cleaning in Broxbourne: the local picture
Look up Broxbourne on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 53 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 19 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Broxbourne. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Broxbourne is covered by Hertfordshire 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. Environmental health officers from Broxbourne council inspect food businesses in Broxbourne. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Sheredes Primary School or anywhere near Broxbourne, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Augustine or anywhere around Broxbourne, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Broxbourne is about 6 miles west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. From the centre of Broxbourne to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Broxbourne is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our London page (18 miles or so).
Extract fan cleaning in EN10 and EN11 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on New Road, Cock Lane and Bell Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Being close to the A10 and A1170, Broxbourne is simple for us to get to at any hour. We also cover the places around Broxbourne: Hoddesdon (1 mile north-east), High Leigh (1 mile north), Wormley (1 mile south), Goose Green (1 mile north-west) and Woollensbrook (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (13 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Cheshunt (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Broxbourne
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Golden Lion Inn, Barclay Park and Sheredes School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Broxbourne station, about 0.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Barrowfield (3.7 miles north) and Lowewood Museum (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Broxbourne includes Cheshunt Lake and Danemead.
Common problems we fix in Broxbourne
How fast a fan gets greasy in Broxbourne depends on the cooking: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
A hospital like Hertford County Hospital, about 4.3 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Before booking anyone
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Proof of insurance
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Broxbourne, so let us know how to reach it.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, 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
Common questions in Broxbourne
Can a school canteen extract in Broxbourne be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 4 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Broxbourne. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Will you come out to Broxbourne?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Broxbourne is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we do. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The whole system still needs cleaning at the intervals in BESA guidance.
What accreditations do you have?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks, under BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
Allow a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Your quote will give an idea.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes. Give us your opening hours with your enquiry and we will plan the visit around them.