West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Catmore extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Catmore, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A heavily greased fan housing
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A motor that has burnt out
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Catmore
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Catmore
If the ducts are the arteries, the fan is the heart. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. Our job is to clear it, check it runs smoothly and record what we found, before signing it off. Common call-outs are for rough running from the extract fan and an extract fan with no cleaning record, on centrifugal fans, fan housings and axial fans.
Somewhere as small as Catmore, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Catmore (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Cleaning the fan in Catmore now is a short job: the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. With notice, the visit to Catmore can be fitted around your bookings and events.
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 work begins, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Catmore
Which fire service covers Catmore?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Catmore. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Which environmental health team covers Catmore?
That’s West Berkshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Catmore. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site doesn’t lose a service.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. If a fan cannot be reached, the report says so, so the record is accurate.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
One easily reached fan is quick, but hard-to-reach fans take more time. We plan it out of hours.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
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Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Catmore
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, 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.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Margaret, or anywhere in Catmore, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Comparing quotes
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Grease, kitchens and Catmore
Environmental health officers from West Berkshire council inspect food businesses in Catmore. 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. Catmore sits within the area of Royal Berkshire 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.
Around Catmore, as anywhere, we clean the parts you cannot see as well as the canopy you can.
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. For extract fan cleaning in and around Catmore, please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Catmore. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Reading is in our area too, around 17 miles away.
All of RG20 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
The process
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Catmore can be planned properly.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- 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.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Catmore
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How big the system is
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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, which is where we come in.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Catmore
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across West Berkshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.