Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Crofton, Greater London
Extract fan cleaning in Crofton, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Grease stains around the discharge
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Crofton
A clean fan isn’t a repaired fan. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. If you have an extract fan with no cleaning record and a noisy fan that has got louder over time, we can help.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. For a kitchen in Crofton, that usually means a longer system to clean and more access panels to plan around.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Crofton (BR6, BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Greater London. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Common questions in Crofton
Is parking a problem for work in Crofton?
A loading bay, a visitor permit or off-street space near the site in Crofton makes the visit easier to plan. Working overnight, as we often do in London, normally makes it simpler.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Crofton?
That’s London Fire Brigade. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What about areas you cannot get to?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
The fan follows the full system’s interval at BESA’s minimum intervals for your cooking hours. Grease readings and the fan’s condition can show it needs more.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. 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. Managed blocks in London often need contractors booked in ahead, and we’re happy to deal with the agent directly for a site in Crofton.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Crofton
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Crofton Infant School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Why act early in Crofton
A fan that sounds rough in Crofton is often telling you the extract needs a clean. If the fan is coated, the duct before it normally is too, so it’s worth checking the whole system. Leaving it on a busy London site only adds to the work.
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. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why us?
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Full insurance on every job
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- An impeller that’s 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 us and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Crofton
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
Towns and villages near Crofton
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What affects the quote in Crofton
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The scale of the work
- What state the system is in
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Crofton
Food Standards Agency records include about 15 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Crofton. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service. Fire safety in Crofton falls to London Fire Brigade. 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.
Where a hall near Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or anywhere in Crofton, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you cook for passing trade around Orpington station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Crofton is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Sites in Crofton get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. London is in our area too, about 11 miles from Crofton.
We work across BR6 and BR5 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Grange Road, Reed Avenue and Gumping Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Broom Hill (1 mile north-east), Locksbottom (1 mile west), Petts Wood (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile south) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Crofton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Priory School, Newstead Wood School and The Maxwell pub. There’s a railway station in Crofton itself: Orpington station. Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Crofton include Summer Hill and The Warren.