Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Downham, Greater London
We cover Downham for cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan shaking on its mounts
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Downham
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? Tell us about it when you call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and you’ll get a fixed price, usually within one working day. The work covers centrifugal fans, discharge points and axial fans, and common reasons people get in touch are burning smells from the fan area and grease escaping from the fan outlet.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. For a kitchen in Downham, that usually means a longer system to clean and more access panels to plan around.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Downham (BR1, SE6, SE12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes an hour or two for most single fans. Security desks and permits-to-work are routine in London, so let us know what your building in Downham needs from us.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
Before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Downham, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Advice
Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. A busy site in Downham builds up dirt and wear quickly, so putting it off makes the eventual job larger.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Photo reports with every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
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Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Questions from Downham
Is parking a problem for work in Downham?
We plan it in advance, so let us know about loading bays, permits and access rules at the building. Much of our London work is done overnight, which helps.
Can the work in Downham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Downham needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Can you fix a fan that is worn out?
Cleaning removes grease, but it cannot fix worn parts. We repair and replace extract fans as well, with a fixed quote first.
What about areas you cannot get to?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Downham kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 24 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels and B&Bs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Downham. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Downham is London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. It’s Lewisham council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Downham. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Barnabas, or anywhere in Downham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Downham is Bromley Hospital, about 2.1 miles south. For schools such as Rangefield Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Downham is about 2 miles north of Bromley, in Greater London. From the centre of Downham to the outskirts, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our London page covers sites nearby (7 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of the BR1, SE6 and SE12 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Shaw Road, Arcus Road and Brook Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Plaistow (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile east) and Bellingham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Downham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Holy Trinity College Bromley, Downham Fields and Bonus Pastor Catholic College. The closest station to Downham is Grove Park station, about 0.8 miles north-east. A little further out are The Glades (1.6 miles south) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Downham includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
How we price extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
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. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
You get before and after pictures of the impeller and housing. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.