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Extract Fan Cleaning in Cumnor
Extract fan cleaning in Cumnor, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Extract fan cleaning in Cumnor, done properly
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A heart under strain works harder for less. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look, before signing it off. Typical jobs include grease escaping from the fan outlet and hot, greasy smells near the fan, across fan housings, centrifugal fans and discharge points.
Somewhere as small as Cumnor, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos 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.
- Where
- Cumnor (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning around Cumnor
Cumnor sits within the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Food hygiene inspections in Cumnor are the job of Vale of White Horse council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Radcliffe Infirmary (about 3.6 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Appleton Manor, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Cumnor; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. 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.
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Cumnor, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, Cumnor among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: OX2. Streets in the area include High Street, The Park and The Winnyards, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Cumnor
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Vine Inn and Matthew Arnold School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Oxfordshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Cumnor
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Cumnor?
Kitchens in Cumnor are inspected by Vale of White Horse council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can you come to Cumnor after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Cumnor needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we do. The report will make clear that only the fan was cleaned, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The whole system still needs cleaning at the intervals in BESA guidance.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we have been trading since 2009.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
What information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the extract fan cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Cumnor knowing what to expect.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
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How we price extract fan cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How easy every part is to reach
- How big the system is
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Why it’s worth doing now in Cumnor
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Many fan problems start with grease, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why us?
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
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What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A fan that won’t start
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans