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Extract Fan Cleaning in Dedham Heath
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for commercial sites in Dedham Heath and across Essex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
Extract fan cleaning in Dedham Heath, done properly
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. We are often asked to deal with less air being pulled from the kitchen and grease escaping from the fan outlet, on centrifugal fans, axial fans and discharge points.
In a village or hamlet like Dedham Heath, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Dedham Heath (CO7, CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Dedham Heath: your questions answered
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Dedham Heath?
That’s Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you work in Dedham Heath outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Dedham Heath needn’t be disturbed. Just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. Anything that cannot be reached is recorded, so you always know what was cleaned.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan must be isolated before anyone touches it. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking isn’t affected.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
How much notice should we give?
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 for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Which sectors do you work in?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How it works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits, and we clear up before we go. The timing of a visit to Dedham Heath is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How easy every part is to reach
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Grease, kitchens and Dedham Heath
There are about 8 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Dedham Heath, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Fire safety in Dedham Heath falls to Essex County 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. Kitchens in Dedham Heath get their food hygiene inspections from Tendring council. 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.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Castle House is about 0.5 miles north), access may need planning. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School or anywhere near Dedham Heath, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Dedham Heath is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. From the centre of Dedham Heath to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, and Dedham Heath is one of them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 26 miles from Dedham Heath.
Extract fan cleaning in CO7 and CO11 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Coggeshall Road, The Heath and Dedham Meade, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Lamb Corner (1 mile west), Dedham (1 mile north), Ardleigh Heath (1 mile south-west), Ardleigh (1 mile south) and Stratford St Mary (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south-west).
Around Dedham Heath
Around Dedham Heath, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Anchor Inn and Manningtree High School. Dedham Heath’s nearest station is Manningtree station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Little Wenham Castle (4.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Cattawade Marshes.
Between visits
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.
Do not run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
When to call us in Dedham Heath
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Dedham Heath is Severalls Hospital, about 4.7 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What paperwork you get at the end
Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier and the motor works harder. It’s simpler to plan the work at Dedham Heath now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- We’re fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.