West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Curridge, West Berkshire
Extract fan cleaning for Curridge and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Grease stains around the discharge
Managing agents and facilities teams in Curridge
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Curridge
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. If you’re dealing with a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and a smell of hot grease from the extract, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Curridge, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We have 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
- Curridge (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
For a kitchen in Curridge, a noisy, greasy fan is often the first sign the whole system is overdue. If the fan is coated, the duct before it typically is too so a full TR19 clean may be due. A planned visit to Curridge is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Curridge businesses choose us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fully insured
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Common problems we fix in Curridge
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
Look out for any of the following:
- Burning smells from the fan area
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital about 2.7 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they recommend a next date
Part by part
Inline duct fans
Hidden in a ceiling void, an inline fan is easily missed. The survey makes sure it’s part of the clean.
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. We clean them where they can be safely reached, with any limits noted.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Curridge
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
How it 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 a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Curridge and turn up when the site is quiet.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Towns and villages near Curridge
Other services in Curridge
Extract fan cleaning around Curridge
Look up Curridge on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Curridge and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Food hygiene inspections in Curridge are the job of West Berkshire council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Curridge falls to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Curridge Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Curridge, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Curridge or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, and Curridge is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (14 miles or so).
Extract fan cleaning in RG18 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We cover sites on Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Around Curridge
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Bunk Inn and Trinity School. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
Questions from Curridge
Can a school canteen extract in Curridge be done out of term time?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 9 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Curridge, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Who inspects food businesses in Curridge?
Kitchens in Curridge are inspected by West Berkshire 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.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will plan the visit around them.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If cleaning shows a worn motor, bearings or impeller, we’ll tell you and quote for the repair.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. Anything that can’t be reached is recorded, so you always know what was cleaned.