Portsmouth · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Drayton, Portsmouth
Our technicians work in Drayton on extract fan cleaning. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and it collects grease unevenly. That’s what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. They’re reached through access panels or by opening the casing after isolating them.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Drayton
Any fan serving a kitchen in Drayton is cleaned the same careful way as anywhere else: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. Your report shows the impeller as we found it and as we left it. Typical jobs include a noisy fan that has got louder over time and weak extraction at the canopy, across axial fans, fan housings and in-line fans.
Kitchens around a place like Drayton are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- Drayton (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Portsmouth. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A motor that has burnt out
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- Damaged fan blades
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
The process
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Around Drayton, access is usually simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Advice
How we price extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The condition of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your last certificate, test record or report
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Questions from Drayton
Is Drayton within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Drayton included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can sea air affect extract fan cleaning in Drayton?
It can. Drayton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before any work starts.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is part of a full TR19® Grease clean. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
With the fan isolated, the extract isn’t running. We work evenings, overnight or weekends, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Common problems we fix in Drayton
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan left out of previous cleans
School kitchens, at schools like Springfield School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Drayton
Drayton is within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency records include about 16 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses 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. Food hygiene inspections in Drayton are the job of Portsmouth council’s environmental health team. 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.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Queen Alexandra Hospital is the nearest hospital to Drayton, about 1.1 miles west. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Drayton Methodist Church or elsewhere in Drayton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Whatever kind of site you run in Drayton, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Drayton is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we work for extract fan cleaning.
Extract fan cleaning in PO6 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Drayton
Around Drayton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Solent Junior School and New Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.