Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Fernham, Oxfordshire
For extract fan cleaning in Fernham, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
Kitchen extracts in Fernham
Fernham is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Environmental health officers from Vale of White Horse council inspect food businesses in Fernham. 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St John, or anywhere in Fernham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Historic houses near Fernham, such as Buscot Park about 4.3 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Fernham is about 7 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Fernham and the rest of Oxfordshire. Fernham is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: SN7. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on High Street, Church Lane and The Green or anywhere close by, we can help. If your site is just outside Fernham, we cover Little Coxwell (1 mile north-west), Baulking (2 miles south-east), Uffington (2 miles south-east), Shellingford (2 miles north-east) and Faringdon (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (12 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (7 miles east) and Grove (7 miles east).
Around Fernham
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (2.4 miles north) and Uffington Museum (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Fernham includes Badbury Hill.
Extract fan cleaning in Fernham
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans 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. The work covers in-line fans, discharge points and centrifugal fans, and the jobs we see most are vibration from an unbalanced impeller and a noisy fan that has got louder over time.
Work in a small place like Fernham 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.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Fernham (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Fernham
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
What we are most often called out for:
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A motor area thick with grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Weak extraction at the canopy
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Faringdon Day Hospital about 2.2 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What happens if it’s left?
A fan that sounds rough in Fernham is often telling you the extract needs a clean. If the fan is coated, the duct before it typically is too so a full TR19 clean may be due. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
- Every job surveyed first
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
What staff can safely do
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.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Questions from Fernham
Can the work in Fernham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Fernham can fit around your hours. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you get to a site in Fernham?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Fernham included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Will I get photos of the cleaned fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. Keep it with your maintenance log.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, it should be. The whole system is cleaned, from the canopy to the discharge, and the fan is a key part of it, so it’s cleaned too.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
We isolate the fan, so the kitchen cannot cook while we work. We work evenings, overnight or weekends, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes an hour or two for most single fans. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Fernham run smoothly.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Part by part
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Fernham
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Fernham and across Oxfordshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
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What affects the quote in Fernham
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The size of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.