Isle of Wight · Extract fan cleaning
Chillerton extract fan cleaning
Need extract fan cleaning in Chillerton? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Burning smells from the fan area
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A motor that has burnt out
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Chillerton
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. Typical jobs include a motor area thick with grease and less air being pulled from the kitchen, across roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and in-line fans.
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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Chillerton (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Chillerton
Do you work overnight in Chillerton?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Chillerton does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Chillerton?
Food hygiene inspections in Chillerton are carried out by Isle of Wight council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. As a guide, it takes an hour or two for most single fans.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. We need the work area to ourselves while we are on site, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it can’t start while we work. That means the extract is off, so we clean while the kitchen is closed.
Why act early in Chillerton
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. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Chillerton is calmer for everyone.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Why Chillerton businesses choose us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- Full insurance on every job
How we price extract fan cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How big the system is
- The condition we find in the survey
- How many systems or sites are involved
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email 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 normally come back within one working day.
Also near Chillerton
Also in Chillerton
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep access to the fan clear
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Listen to the fan. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
Chillerton kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs, bars and clubs across Chillerton and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Chillerton. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Kitchens in Chillerton get their food hygiene inspections from Isle of Wight council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St. Olave's Church or elsewhere in Chillerton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Chillerton is Whitecroft Hospital, about 1.5 miles north.
Chillerton is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For extract fan cleaning in and around Chillerton, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. We work across South East England and London, including Chillerton. Chillerton is one of 125 towns, villages and districts in the Isle of Wight we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Portsmouth, around 15 miles away.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Whether your site is on Hollow Lane, Greenland Close and Brook Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Chillerton: Gatcombe (1 mile north), Shorwell (2 miles west), Bowcombe (2 miles north-west), Plaish (2 miles north) and Chale Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (8 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east) and Ventnor (6 miles south-east). Remote and island sites need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Near you in Chillerton
Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Chillerton include Brighstone Down.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Chillerton?
Fans that are hard to reach are often the ones that get missed. If it wasn’t included in past cleans, it may hold years of grease, and the report will show it.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Chillerton and Rookley Primary School or anywhere near Chillerton, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Comparing quotes
- What hours they’ll be on site
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether they’re fully insured
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Chillerton.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- 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
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.