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Caversham extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Caversham and across Reading. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Rough running from the extract fan
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Caversham
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing, and that is what we clean. If you’re dealing with a fan that has never been cleaned and a noisy fan that has got louder over time, we can help.
Kitchens in towns like Caversham are often in older buildings that were never designed for them, so duct runs can be awkward, with bends, long horizontal sections and too few access panels. Sections we can’t reach are listed on the report, and access panels can be added.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Caversham (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: chips, distortion or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. The outlet is checked as well as the fan.
Places near Caversham
What else we do in Caversham
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Reading. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Caversham kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 38 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Caversham, 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. Kitchens in Caversham get their food hygiene inspections from Reading council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Caversham sits within the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Grace Church, or anywhere in Caversham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Bursars and site managers at schools such as The Hill Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. If you need extract fan cleaning in Caversham, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. We work across South East England and London, including Caversham. 34 places in Reading are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.
We cover every part of RG4 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Caversham is on the B3345, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for extract fan cleaning. We also cover Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Caversham has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for extract fan cleaning.
Near you in Caversham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, The White Horse pub and Eldon Square and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Common questions in Caversham
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Caversham during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. The FSA’s register shows about 12 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Caversham. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
Who inspects food businesses in Caversham?
The local authority for Caversham is Reading council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your pictures and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site does not lose a service.
How the visit works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes an hour or two for most single fans, and we clear up before we go. We arrive in Caversham once you’ve closed and leave the site ready for the morning.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Caversham, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Caversham
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Caversham as anywhere. A fire in the duct can reach the fan and the grease around it and an overworked motor runs hotter.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Mapledurham House, about 3 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Caversham; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of insurance
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If they look at the system before pricing
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
What affects the quote in Caversham
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. 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.
Leave it or put it right?
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. If an inspection, an insurer’s survey or a fire risk assessment is coming up in Caversham, having the work done and recorded first helps.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- We diagnose before we treat
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- In business since 2009
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