Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Fencott extract fan cleaning
One call covers cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Fencott, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Why it’s worth doing now in Fencott
An unbalanced fan gets worse, not better. It wears bearings and mounts and can lead to a breakdown and a kitchen cannot cook safely without extraction. Cleaning it early is far less disruptive. Planning a trip to Fencott ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Fencott
- Trading since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Fully insured
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Fencott
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we’ll tell you and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. We’re often asked to deal with thick grease on the impeller and casing and grease around the motor and its mounts, across axial fans, centrifugal fans and roof-mounted fans.
In a small place like Fencott, 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.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Fencott (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Fencott run smoothly.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- A fan that will not start
- Damaged fan blades
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Towns and villages near Fencott
More services for Fencott
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Fencott and across Oxfordshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Fencott: your questions answered
Who is the fire and rescue service for Fencott?
That is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Is Fencott within the area you cover?
Yes, Fencott is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
It has to be off and isolated, for safety. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking isn’t affected.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes, we can clean just the fan. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it doesn’t replace a full TR19 clean.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Fencott?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Extract fan cleaning around Fencott
Fencott is about 52 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Food hygiene inspections in Fencott are the job of Cherwell council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Bicester Community Hospital about 3.8 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Boarstall Tower, about 3.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Fencott; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Fencott, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Sites in Fencott get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, and Fencott is one of them. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby, about 7 miles away.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. We also cover the places around Fencott: Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Near you in Fencott
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Crown pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Islip station, about 3.2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Fencott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
File the photo report with your other extract records. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller and early action can save a repair.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Fencott
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The condition we find in the survey
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The size of the system
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your last certificate, test record or report
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.