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Extract fan cleaning in Claygate, Surrey
Extract fan cleaning in Claygate, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Rough running from the extract fan
Extract fan cleaning in Claygate
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look, before signing it off. Typical jobs include a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and a smell of hot grease from the extract, across roof-mounted fans, fan housings and in-line fans.
In a smaller place like Claygate, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Claygate (KT10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Claygate can usually be finished without a second trip.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
Extract fan cleaning around Claygate
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 58 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 8 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Claygate. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. Food hygiene inspections in Claygate are the job of Elmbridge council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Claygate sits within the area of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Claygate Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Epsom Cottage Hospital about 2 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. For kitchens close to Claygate station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Whatever kind of site you run in Claygate, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, Claygate among them. Guildford is in our area too, around 13 miles away.
All of KT10 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Church Road, High Street and Station Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
Near you in Claygate
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Milbourne Lodge School, Claygate Common and Chessington Community College, among other places. Claygate has its own railway station: Claygate station. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cottage Hospital (2 miles south-east). Not far away are The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
How we price extract fan cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’ll tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- A fan that won’t start
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Claygate
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Keep access to the fan clear
Where the fan needs repair rather than cleaning, the report says so. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
Make sure the fan is reachable. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Questions from Claygate
Can you get to a site in Claygate?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Claygate is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Claygate?
That’s Elmbridge council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Claygate. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not typically. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits to keep things running.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
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.
Do you work out of hours?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. The visit is timed for when the area isn’t in use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
The fan follows the full system’s interval, from every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours of cooking a day to every 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings and the fan’s condition can show it needs more.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, with any limits noted.
Fan housings and motors
Inside the casing, grease is thrown onto the walls. We clean it along with the blades.
Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Booking now means the visit to Claygate is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.