Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
Extract fan cleaning in Farnborough from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
Extract fan cleaning in Farnborough
We have been trading since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. Typical jobs include a smell of hot grease from the extract and less air being pulled from the kitchen, across roof-mounted fans, centrifugal fans and discharge points.
In a small place like Farnborough, 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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we will tell you before any work starts. It will not put right:
- A fan that will not start
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Farnborough
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
The process
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Farnborough before we set off.
- 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.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
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What happens if it’s left?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen cannot cook safely. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. If the system at a site near Farnborough fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What you get with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every job surveyed first
- Trading since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Farnborough
A fan in Farnborough builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of All Saints or anywhere around Farnborough, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What insurance they carry
Grease, kitchens and Farnborough
About 55 miles out from central London, Farnborough is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Fire safety in Farnborough falls to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
A TR19® clean in Farnborough doesn’t stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX12 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, and Farnborough is one of them. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby, about 16 miles away.
Work in OX12 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If your site is just outside Farnborough, we cover Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Farnborough
Nearby you’ll also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Farnborough includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
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. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep access to the fan clear
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Places near Farnborough
Other services in Farnborough
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Oxfordshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Farnborough
Do you work overnight in Farnborough?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Farnborough needn’t be disturbed. When you call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Is Farnborough within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. 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.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.