Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Ellingham, Hampshire
Extract fan cleaning in Ellingham from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Ellingham
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing and we clean it off. Common call-outs are for a noisy fan that has got louder over time and grease escaping from the fan outlet, across fan housings, in-line fans and axial fans.
In a small place like Ellingham, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Ellingham (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Damaged fan blades
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
Extract fan cleaning around Ellingham
Environmental health officers from New Forest council inspect food businesses in Ellingham. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in Ellingham falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary and All Saints or elsewhere in Ellingham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Leonard's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Ellingham, about 4.6 miles south-west.
Ellingham is in Hampshire. Across the BH24 area, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Ellingham among them. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page (18 miles or so).
We cover every part of BH24 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ellingham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Old Beams Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Why act early in Ellingham
For a kitchen in Ellingham, a noisy, greasy fan is often the first sign the whole system is overdue. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it, so it’s worth checking the whole system. With notice, the visit to Ellingham can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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, next to our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Common questions in Ellingham
Can the work in Ellingham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Ellingham out of term?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 3 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Ellingham. Send us your term dates when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will fit the work in.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Build-up on the impeller is a frequent reason, because it unbalances the fan. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
Do you cover Ellingham?
Yes. Our technicians work in Ellingham, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If we find wear or damage, we’ll explain it and send you a fixed quote.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
Space around an inline fan can be tight, so the method is planned in advance. Anything out of reach is recorded.
Roof-mounted fans
A roof fan sits in cooler air, so grease can settle heavily. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
Common problems we fix in Ellingham
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. The difference throws the impeller off balance and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
Look out for any of the following:
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Ringwood School Academy, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
The process
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Ellingham, let us know and we will plan around it.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
A full system clean includes a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.