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Extract fan cleaning in Eltham, Greater London
Extract fan cleaning for Eltham, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Eltham
Any fan serving a kitchen in Eltham is cleaned the same careful way as anywhere else: we isolate it, open the housing, scrape the impeller and degrease the lot. The result is photographed for your records. The work covers discharge points, axial fans and roof-mounted fans, and people most often call us about a noisy fan that has got louder over time and an extract fan with no cleaning record.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in Eltham is typically done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Eltham (SE9, SE12, DA15, BR7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Report rattles or humming early
- Keep access to the fan clear
Where the fan needs repair rather than cleaning, the report says so. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Keep the grease filters clean, fitted and in place, and replace any that are damaged.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Eltham
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- A motor area thick with grease
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
A hospital like Eltham Community Hospital, about under half a mile north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What your quote should include
- Whether they recommend a next date
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Eltham kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency data counts about 107 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 56 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Eltham. Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. Food hygiene inspections in Eltham are the job of Greenwich council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Eltham sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
School kitchens, at schools like St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near Church of Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Eltham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Eltham is about 7 miles west of Dartford, in Greater London. If you need extract fan cleaning in Eltham, please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Eltham included. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for London, about 8 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: SE9, SE12, DA15 and BR7. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Eltham High Street, Tarnwood Park and Elmslie Court and nearby roads. Being close to the A20 and B263, Eltham is easy for our technicians to reach for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Middle Park (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile south-east), Well Hall (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Avery Hill (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Eltham
In Eltham, that means kitchens and buildings near Horn Park, Eltham Church of England Primary School and The Greyhound Public House, among other places. Eltham has its own railway station: Mottingham station. Nearby you will also find Eltham Community Hospital (under half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s The Tarn and Summer Hill.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Eltham
Is parking a problem for work in Eltham?
Tell us where a van can stop near your site in Eltham, and about any building rules on loading. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Can a school canteen extract in Eltham be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Eltham, the Food Standards Agency lists about 34 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
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.
Who is the responsible person?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. That helps when the fan needs attention before the next full clean, but it does not replace a full TR19 clean.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Eltham?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Will I get pictures of the cleaned fan?
Before and after pictures go into a report, along with notes on the fan’s condition. For a full TR19 clean, you also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Why it’s worth doing now in Eltham
A fan that sounds rough in Eltham is often telling you the extract needs a clean. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it so a full TR19 clean may be due. Leaving it on a busy London site only adds to the work.
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why Eltham businesses choose us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
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How we price extract fan cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
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 work begins.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so records stay tidy.
The process
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Managed blocks in London often need contractors booked in ahead, and we’re happy to deal with the agent directly for a site in Eltham.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and pictures go into your report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.