Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Charlwood, Hampshire
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Charlwood? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Burning smells from the fan area
Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Damaged fan blades
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A motor that has burnt out
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
About our extract fan cleaning in Charlwood
A clean fan isn’t a repaired fan. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we will tell you and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You’ll know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. We’re often asked to deal with a fan that hums, whines or rumbles and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles, across discharge points, in-line fans and centrifugal fans.
Somewhere as small as Charlwood, 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Charlwood (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Charlwood kitchens: local notes
Fire safety in Charlwood falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from East Hampshire council inspect food businesses in Charlwood. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Alton Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Charlwood, about 4.7 miles north-east. Bentworth Hall, about 4.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses near Charlwood; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Monkwood Mission Church, or anywhere in Charlwood, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Charlwood or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Charlwood
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charlwood include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Charlwood: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Charlwood?
The local authority for Charlwood is East Hampshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you work overnight in Charlwood?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Charlwood keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so you keep your normal hours.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
How long is a fan clean?
That depends on the fan’s size, its position and how much grease there is. As a guide, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
When the fan is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.
Make sure the fan is reachable. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Charlwood
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- What state the system is in
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The number of sites or systems
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
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What happens if it’s left?
An unbalanced fan gets worse, not better. It can wear the bearings and lead to failure, which may leave the kitchen without extraction. A planned clean beats an emergency. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Charlwood rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why us?
- In business since 2009
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Charlwood run smoothly.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
What the work involves, part by part
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Kitchens that cook 12 to 16 hours a day put the most grease through their fans. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: chips, distortion or wear. We note any concerns.