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Extract Fan Cleaning in East Dulwich
Extract fan cleaning for East Dulwich, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How big the system is
- How many systems or sites are involved
- What state the system is in
One small site or a whole estate, 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 we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Extract fan cleaning in East Dulwich, done properly
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing, and that’s what we clean. If you’re dealing with an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and weak extraction at the canopy, we can help.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so extract cleaning in East Dulwich is typically done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- East Dulwich (SE5, SE22, SE15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning looks like in East Dulwich
Food Standards Agency records include about 69 pubs, bars and clubs and about 5 hotels and B&Bs within about 1.5 miles of central East Dulwich. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. East Dulwich is covered by London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service.
School kitchens, at schools like Dog Kennel Hill School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near The Latter Rain Outpouring Revival Church, or anywhere in East Dulwich, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. A kitchen near East Dulwich station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
East Dulwich is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in East Dulwich, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. East Dulwich is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work for extract fan cleaning.
Extract fan cleaning in SE5, SE22 and SE15 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Rye Lane, Wren Road and Adys Road and the roads around them. Main roads around East Dulwich include the A2214 and A2215, which makes travel easy for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Denmark Hill (1 mile north-west), Herne Hill (1 mile south-west), Dulwich Village (1 mile south), Camberwell (1 mile north) and Peckham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
Landmarks near East Dulwich
In East Dulwich, that means kitchens and buildings near The Fox on the Hill pub, The Charter School East Dulwich and The Charter School. There’s a railway station in East Dulwich itself: East Dulwich station. Well-known places in the area include House of Dreams Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in East Dulwich saves time on the night.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in East Dulwich
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Keep access to the fan clear
When we have finished, the fan is reassembled and run. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
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.
East Dulwich questions
Can you work in East Dulwich outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in East Dulwich can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who is the fire and rescue service for East Dulwich?
Fire safety enforcement in East Dulwich is handled by London Fire Brigade. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
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Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
Part by part
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: cracks, bent blades or wear. We note any concerns.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so we plan how to reach and clean them. If it cannot be reached fully, the report says so.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.