Southampton · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Eling, Southampton
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Eling, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with pictures.
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
Common questions in Eling
Does being near the coast affect extract fan cleaning in Eling?
It can, as Eling is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Is Eling within the area you cover?
Yes, Eling is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
It takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Your quote will give an idea.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
With the fan isolated, the extract isn’t running. That’s why fan cleans are done out of hours, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
About our extract fan cleaning in Eling
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. A thorough clean removes the cause. We are often asked to deal with grease around the motor and its mounts and fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan, on centrifugal fans, fan housings and axial fans.
Kitchens around a place like Eling are often in older buildings or single-storey 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.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Eling (SO40, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Your opening hours decide when we come to Eling, not ours.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
What the work involves, part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, with any limits noted.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so we plan how to reach and clean them. If it can’t be reached fully, the report says so.
Common problems we fix in Eling
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Eling Infant School and Nursery tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
Also in Eling
Extract fan cleaning around Eling
The coast is only about 1 mile from Eling. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. Food Standards Agency data counts about 31 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 27 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Eling. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. It’s New Forest council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Eling. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Eling, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. A hospital like Western Community Hospital, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Eling is about 1 mile south-east of Totton, in Southampton. If you need extract fan cleaning in Eling, please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Eling included. Our area takes in 40 places across Southampton, from busy centres to quieter spots.
We work across SO40 and SO15 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Bury Lane, Rose Road and Mill Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A35, Eling is simple for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Redbridge (1 mile north-east), Millbrook (2 miles east), Hillyfields (2 miles north-east), Maybush (2 miles north-east) and Regents Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (6 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
What’s near Eling
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Anchor pub and Hounsdown School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Eling itself: Totton station. Nearby you will also find Eling Experience (0.6 miles north) and Westquay (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Eling
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
How we price extract fan cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- What state the system is in
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Any permits to work or inductions
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Why act early in Eling
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. It’s easy to lose track of when the work was last done on a quieter site.
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 the price is fixed before work begins.
Why Eling businesses choose us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Photo reports with every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.