Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Caulcott
Our technicians work in Caulcott on cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
Extract fan cleaning in Caulcott, done properly
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan and we clean it off. The work covers centrifugal fans, discharge points and roof-mounted fans, and people most often call us about less air being pulled from the kitchen and a fan coated in grease inside its housing.
In a village or hamlet like Caulcott, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Caulcott (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Caulcott
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 fault that closes a site in a village like Caulcott affects everyone who depends on it.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fully insured
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
What affects the quote in Caulcott
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How big the system is
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your last certificate, test record or report
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
When to call us in Caulcott
Fans that are hard to reach are often the ones that get missed. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Heyford Park Chapel or elsewhere in Caulcott, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What insurance they carry
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What records you will receive afterwards
Kitchen extracts in Caulcott
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Caulcott. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Caulcott, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Cherwell council. 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.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Caulcott is Bicester Community Hospital, about 4.6 miles east.
Caulcott is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Caulcott gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Oxford, about 11 miles from Caulcott.
Every address in OX25 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as South Street, Lower Heyford Road and Greenway, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Upper Heyford (1 mile north), Lower Heyford (1 mile west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles east), Ardley (3 miles north-east) and Somerton (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south).
What’s near Caulcott
Caulcott’s nearest station is Heyford station, about 1.6 miles west. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Ardley Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
What we do, step by step
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. 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. In a small place like Caulcott, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Move anything stored near the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Advice
Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
In a busy kitchen, the fan rarely gets a rest, which means grease and wear add up quickly. Cleaning on time helps keep it running.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so the method is planned in advance. If it cannot be reached fully, the report says so.
FAQs for Caulcott
Which fire service covers Caulcott?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Caulcott. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you work overnight in Caulcott?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Caulcott needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Build-up on the impeller is a frequent reason, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Do we need to close while you work?
Typically not. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits so parts stay in use.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Damaged fan blades
- 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, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Caulcott
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Axial fans