Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Elvendon extract fan cleaning
One call covers cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Elvendon: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
About our extract fan cleaning in Elvendon
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. We’re often asked to deal with grease around the motor and its mounts and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles, across axial fans, roof-mounted fans and discharge points.
Work in a small place like Elvendon starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Elvendon (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Visits to a village like Elvendon are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Clear loose items from the work area
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
Kitchen extracts in Elvendon
Elvendon is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. 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. In Elvendon, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from South Oxfordshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
For schools such as The Oratory Preparatory School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Elvendon is about 6 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG8, we can take on extract fan cleaning. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Reading, about 8 miles from Elvendon.
Our technicians cover all of the RG8 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Beech Lane and Battle Road and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Elvendon, we cover Goring (1 mile west), Lower Basildon (2 miles south-west), South Stoke (2 miles north-west), Streatley (2 miles west) and Moulsford (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Grove (15 miles west) and Benson (6 miles north).
Around Elvendon
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Langtree School and The White Lion pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Elvendon is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 1.4 miles west. The countryside around Elvendon includes Hartslock.
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When to call us in Elvendon
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. When filters do not seal, grease goes straight through to the fan, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Basildon Park is about 2.1 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether they’re fully insured
Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger and the motor works harder. Planning a trip to Elvendon ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
An inline fan can be easy to forget because it’s out of sight. We find it during the survey and include it in the clean.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans also discharge grease onto the roof around them and we check the area around the outlet. We note any grease around the fan.
Elvendon questions
Will you come out to Elvendon?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Elvendon included. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you work overnight in Elvendon?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Elvendon keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
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.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, because it unbalances the fan. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, it should be. A TR19 Grease clean covers everything from canopy to discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
What a clean will not put right
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’ll tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How big the system is
- The times the site is available
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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 we can price many jobs without a visit.