Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Chawley
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Chawley: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Chawley
In Chawley, as everywhere we work, the fan follows a set routine: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. The result is photographed for your records. We are often asked to deal with a fan that hums, whines or rumbles and a fan coated in grease inside its housing, on roof-mounted fans, axial fans and fan housings.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Chawley (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Chawley
What else we do in Chawley
How it works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. The timing of a visit to Chawley is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Advice
What affects the quote in Chawley
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- What state the system is in
- The scale of the work
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Extract fan cleaning in Chawley: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 6 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Chawley. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Food hygiene inspections in Chawley are the job of Vale of White Horse council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Chawley is covered by Oxfordshire 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.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Chawley (Appleton Manor is about 2.5 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Michael or anywhere around Chawley, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Chawley is about 4 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX2 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. Chawley is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients.
All of OX2 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on Cumnor Hill, Chawley Park and Chawley Lane and nearby roads. Other places close to Chawley include Cumnor (1 mile south-west), Dean Court (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west) and Henwood (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (4 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Chawley
Around Chawley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Vine Inn, Matthew Arnold School and Raleigh Park. The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 2.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.6 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Make sure the fan is included each time
File the photo report with your other extract records. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Chawley: your questions answered
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Chawley?
Chawley is in the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can you come to Chawley after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Chawley can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. File it with your other extract records.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Can you clean the fan on its own?
Yes, where it makes sense. A coated fan often means the duct before it is coated too, but the choice is yours.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- An impeller that is bent or split
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
What happens if it’s left?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. It’s simpler to plan the work at Chawley now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
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