Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Charlton-on-Otmoor extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Charlton-on-Otmoor, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
What we’re most often called out for:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Bicester Community Hospital (about 4.2 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Before you book anyone
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
About our extract fan cleaning in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. If you have a motor area thick with grease and a fan that has never been cleaned, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Charlton-on-Otmoor, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What a clean will not put right
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning will not do:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A fan that won’t start
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Charlton-on-Otmoor
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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.
Extract fan cleaning around Charlton-on-Otmoor
In Charlton-on-Otmoor, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Cherwell council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 52 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Boarstall Tower is about 4 miles east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. School kitchens, at schools like Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For extract fan cleaning in and around Charlton-on-Otmoor, please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Charlton-on-Otmoor included. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page (6 miles or so).
Work in OX5 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Charlton-on-Otmoor
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to Charlton-on-Otmoor is Islip station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Charlton-on-Otmoor include Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
What happens if it’s left?
A fan clean in Charlton-on-Otmoor doesn’t take long: it takes an hour or two for most single fans. Leaving it means more wear, more noise and a bigger clean later. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Photo reports with every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
How we price extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Part by part
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. It’s scraped and degreased with the impeller.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
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The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Charlton-on-Otmoor before we set off.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- 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.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
Common questions in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Will you come out to Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Charlton-on-Otmoor is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Food hygiene inspections in Charlton-on-Otmoor are carried out by Cherwell council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will book around them.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not typically. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.