Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Colden Common
Our technicians work in Colden Common on cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Colden Common
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. If you are dealing with a heavily greased fan housing and a smell of hot grease from the extract, we can put it right.
Around a smaller place like Colden Common, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Colden Common (SO21, SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Colden Common
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. So grease often settles heavily there.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (South Stoneham House is about 4.8 miles south-west), access may need planning.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Do not store items in front of the fan’s access point
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
Wall fans
With little duct before them, wall fans collect grease fast. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Also near Colden Common
What else we do in Colden Common
Kitchen extracts in Colden Common
Food Standards Agency records include about 5 pubs and bars in Colden Common and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Environmental health officers from Winchester City council inspect food businesses in Colden Common. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. The fire and rescue service for Colden Common is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Colden Common, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St John's Rooms And Chapel (about 4.6 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Colden Common, extract fan cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Colden Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for commercial clients. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 6 miles away.
All of SO21 and SO50 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Colden Common
Around Colden Common, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Thornden School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shawford station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
How it works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Around Colden Common, access is usually simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- 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.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
For extract fan cleaning in Colden Common, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Why act early in Colden Common
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen cannot 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. Even a site near Colden Common that is only busy part of the week needs its system checked on a schedule.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works 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.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Colden Common
- In business since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
- We are fully insured
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
Colden Common: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Colden Common?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Colden Common is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Colden Common?
Food hygiene inspections in Colden Common are carried out by Winchester City council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes. The whole system is cleaned, from the canopy to the discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Are you insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. Keep it with your maintenance log.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If we find wear or damage, we will explain it and give you a fixed quote.
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Colden Common
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings