Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Extract fan cleaning in Drayton, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Weak extraction at the canopy
Extract fan cleaning in Drayton
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. A fan-only clean is recorded as exactly that. If you have grease stains around the discharge and a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease, we can help.
For a kitchen in or near Drayton, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Drayton (OX16, OX15, OX17)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why Drayton businesses choose us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What we do, step by step
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Drayton knowing what to expect.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
Before we arrive
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Advice
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Report rattles or humming early
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Never cook with a filter missing
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Don’t 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.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- The number of sites or systems
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How easy every part is to reach
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Helping us quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Drayton
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A fan shaking on its mounts
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Drayton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Questions from Drayton
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Drayton?
In Drayton, it’s Cherwell council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you come to Drayton after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. Keep it with your maintenance log.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. After cleaning, we will tell you if wear or damage is also involved.
Also near Drayton
Also in Drayton
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A motor that has burnt out
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
Kitchen extracts in Drayton
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 pubs and bars across Drayton and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Drayton 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. Kitchens in Drayton get their food hygiene inspections from Cherwell council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as North Oxfordshire Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Horton General Hospital (about 2.1 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Drayton is about 1 mile north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Drayton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, Drayton among them. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 23 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the OX16, OX15 and OX17 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. We cover sites on Smythe Road, Hermon Road and Poulter Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Wroxton (1 mile west), Neithrop (1 mile south-east), Ruscote (1 mile south-east), North Newington (1 mile south-west) and Banbury (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Bloxham (4 miles south), Bodicote (3 miles south-east) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
Near you in Drayton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around People's Park, Drayton School and Roebuck Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Drayton is Banbury station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Castle Quay Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Hanwell Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Drayton include Crouch Hill.