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Extract Fan Cleaning in Earlswood
Extract fan cleaning in Earlswood from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Extract fan cleaning in Earlswood, done properly
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan, and that is what we clean. The work covers roof-mounted fans, axial fans and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan that has never been cleaned and a motor area thick with grease.
In a smaller place like Earlswood, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Earlswood (RH1, RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Never cook with a filter missing
File the photo report with your other extract records. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Why deal with it now?
An unbalanced fan gets worse, not better. It wears bearings and mounts and can lead to a breakdown and a kitchen cannot cook safely without extraction. A planned clean beats an emergency. In a smaller place like Earlswood, a site that has to close is felt quickly.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Earlswood businesses choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
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Part by part
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A long-hours kitchen can’t afford a fan failure. A clean fan is less likely to strain, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
Roof-mounted fans
Grease can escape from a roof fan onto the surrounding surface and we check the area around the outlet. We note any grease around the fan.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Earlswood
There are about 45 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 21 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Earlswood, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. It’s Reigate and Banstead council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Earlswood. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Earlswood is covered by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Commuter trade near Earlswood (Surrey) station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Earlswood is East Surrey Hospital, about 0.7 miles south-east.
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Earlswood and the rest of Surrey. Earlswood is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey we cover for extract fan cleaning. We also work in Guildford, about 17 miles from Earlswood.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: RH1 and RH2. You’ll find streets such as Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. With the A23 close by, Earlswood is simple for us to get to at any hour. Close by, we work in Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
What’s near Earlswood
Around Earlswood, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Flying Scud pub, Reigate School and Dunottar School. There’s a railway station in Earlswood itself: Earlswood (Surrey) station. Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Earlswood
Can you get to a site in Earlswood?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Earlswood included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Earlswood?
That’s Reigate and Banstead council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Earlswood. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
Allow an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Your quote will give an idea.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Earlswood?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site doesn’t lose a service.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
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 happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. For a place like Earlswood, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- 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.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
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What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
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 they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Earlswood
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
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 can quote for the whole system.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Earlswood
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters don’t seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
School kitchens, at schools like St John's Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What paperwork you get at the end
- When the next visit should be, and why