Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Catslip
For extract fan cleaning in Catslip, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Catslip
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? Tell us about it when you call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll give you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Catslip, typically within one working day. The work covers fan housings, discharge points and roof-mounted fans, and people most often call us about rough running from the extract fan and a smell of hot grease from the extract.
Somewhere as small as Catslip, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
We have 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 carry full insurance.
- Location
- Catslip (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Catslip questions
Which environmental health team covers Catslip?
Kitchens in Catslip are inspected by South Oxfordshire council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Catslip?
Catslip is in the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it does not replace a full TR19 clean.
Are you accredited?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
How the job changes from site to site
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
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.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Extract fan cleaning in Catslip: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records list about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens across Catslip and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Food hygiene inspections in Catslip are the job of South Oxfordshire council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Catslip is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Nettlebed Community School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Greys Court is about 2.2 miles south-east), access may need planning. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere in Catslip, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We provide extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Catslip and the rest of Oxfordshire. Catslip is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients. Reading is in our area too, about 9 miles from Catslip.
All of RG9 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Catslip include Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Catslip
Around Catslip, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Sun Inn Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.4 miles south-east of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
What happens if it’s left?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. If the system at a site near Catslip fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Catslip
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Catslip
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
- How easy every part is to reach
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 play a part.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Catslip run smoothly.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Catslip, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.