Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Duns Tew, Oxfordshire
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Duns Tew, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Weak extraction at the canopy
About our extract fan cleaning in Duns Tew
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. We’re often asked to deal with a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and a fan that has never been cleaned, on discharge points, roof-mounted fans and fan housings.
Somewhere as small as Duns Tew, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Somewhere like Duns Tew, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Duns Tew
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- How big the system is
- The times the site is available
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
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 any work starts.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Extract fan cleaning in Duns Tew: the local picture
Duns Tew sits within the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Duns Tew, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Cherwell council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Where a hall near Church of St Mary Magdalene, or anywhere in Duns Tew, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX25 postcode area, we cover extract fan cleaning for commercial sites. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, Duns Tew among them. We also work in Oxford, about 15 miles from Duns Tew.
Extract fan cleaning in OX25 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Duns Tew: Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Duns Tew
Typical jobs here are in premises near The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Duns Tew is Heyford station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
Questions from Duns Tew
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Duns Tew?
That is Cherwell council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Duns Tew. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Which fire authority looks after Duns Tew?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Duns Tew. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. The visit is timed for when the area isn’t in use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
We always isolate the fan first, so it cannot start while we work. With the extract off, the kitchen cannot cook, so we work out of hours.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Build-up on the impeller is a frequent reason, because it unbalances the fan. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Duns Tew?
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Duns Tew as anywhere. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire and an overworked motor runs hotter.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A motor area thick with grease
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Weak extraction at the canopy
Whether the kitchen is in Duns Tew itself or nearby, a TR19® clean covers the whole system, canopy to discharge.
What your quote should include
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether a survey comes first
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
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What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- A motor that has burnt out
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings