Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Farringdon, Greater London
We cover Farringdon for extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
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.
Extract fan cleaning in Farringdon, done properly
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. A thorough clean removes the cause. If you have an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and an extract fan with no cleaning record, we can help.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in Farringdon is usually done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Farringdon (EC1V, EC1R, EC1P)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Farringdon
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
How it works
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. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Farringdon.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
Extract fan cleaning in Farringdon: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 593 pubs, bars and clubs and about 190 hotels and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Farringdon. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service. Farringdon is covered by London Fire Brigade. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
For schools such as Charterhouse Square School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Finsbury Health Centre is the nearest hospital to Farringdon, about within half a mile north-west. Church and community hall kitchens, near St John Clerkenwell or anywhere around Farringdon, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Farringdon is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of Farringdon or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, large and small.
All of EC1V, EC1R and EC1P is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Being close to the A1 and A4, Farringdon is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. We also cover Smithfield (1 mile south), Clerkenwell (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile south) and Temple Bar (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Farringdon
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Castle Public House, St Mary-at-Hill and Barts Health Archives, among other places. Also close by are St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north), Barbican Conservatory (less than half a mile east) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east). Farringdon has its own railway station: Farringdon station. Well-known places in the area include Museum of the Order of St John (under half a mile north-east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
What affects the quote in Farringdon
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The scale of the work
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Parking and loading at the site
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
For extract fan cleaning in Farringdon, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Questions from Farringdon
What do you need to know about parking in Farringdon?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. Where restrictions apply in the day, an evening or overnight visit normally gets round them.
Who inspects food businesses in Farringdon?
The local authority for Farringdon is the City of London Corporation, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes. TR19® Grease covers the whole system, fan included. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Give us your opening hours with your enquiry and we’ll book around them.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. If it’s part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
It has to be off and isolated before anyone touches it. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking isn’t affected.
Why act early in Farringdon
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. It marks the area around the outlet and leaves more fuel outside, which is one more reason to keep it clean. London buildings are shared, so a fire or failure in one system can reach the neighbours above and beside you.
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Farringdon
- We are fully insured
- Trading since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Part by part
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Kitchens that cook 12 to 16 hours a day put the most grease through their fans. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.