Essex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Cattawade, Essex
Our technicians work in Cattawade on extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Extract fan cleaning in Cattawade
We’ve been trading since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers axial fans, in-line fans and fan housings, and people most often call us about a motor area thick with grease and vibration from an unbalanced impeller.
In a small place like Cattawade, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Cattawade (CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Cattawade
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- Photo reports with every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The number of sites or systems
The cost 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 any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: chips, distortion or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A fan in a long-hours kitchen runs for most of the day, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Cattawade?
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere in Cattawade, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Before booking anyone
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
Extract fan cleaning in Cattawade: the local picture
Cattawade lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 6 bars, pubs and nightclubs in and around Cattawade, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Cattawade sits within the area of Essex County 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Brooklands Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Castle House, about 2.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Cattawade; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Cattawade is in Essex. Across the CO11 area, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, Cattawade among them. We also work in Chelmsford, around 29 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: CO11. Whether your site is on Temple Pattle, Grimwade Close and Hardy Close or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Brantham (1 mile north), East End (1 mile north), Manningtree (1 mile south), Lawford (1 mile south) and Mistley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (8 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (10 miles south-west), Greenstead (7 miles south-west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Cattawade
In Cattawade, that means kitchens and buildings near The Ark pub and Manningtree High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Manningtree station, roughly 1 mile south-west. Nearby you will also find Little Wenham Castle (3.8 miles north) and The Munnings Museum (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cattawade Marshes and Alton Water.
Towns and villages near Cattawade
What else we do in Cattawade
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Cattawade.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. 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.
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Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we will tell you before any work starts. It doesn’t solve:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Cattawade
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
Questions from Cattawade
Which fire service covers Cattawade?
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Cattawade. 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 council inspects kitchens in Cattawade?
The local authority for Cattawade is Babergh 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.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
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.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, because it unbalances the fan. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
What’s 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 if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.