Essex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Fingringhoe
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Fingringhoe, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Extract fan cleaning in Fingringhoe, done properly
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan and we clean it off. The work covers in-line fans, centrifugal fans and discharge points, and people most often call us about an extract fan with no cleaning record and vibration from an unbalanced impeller.
Somewhere as small as Fingringhoe, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Fingringhoe (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Fingringhoe and across Essex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
Places near Fingringhoe
What else we do in Fingringhoe
Grease, kitchens and Fingringhoe
Fingringhoe is within about 2 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 5 pubs, bars and clubs within about 1.5 miles of central Fingringhoe. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. It’s Colchester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Fingringhoe. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Essex County Hospital is the nearest hospital to Fingringhoe, about 3.8 miles north-west. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere in Fingringhoe, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Fingringhoe is about 4 miles south-east of Colchester, in Essex. Across the CO5 area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. Fingringhoe is one of 644 places in Essex where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Chelmsford page, about 21 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of CO5 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Church Road, Chapel Road and Dudley Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include East Donyland (1 mile north-east), High Park Corner (1 mile east), Rowhedge (1 mile north), Abberton (1 mile south-west) and Wivenhoe Quay (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (4 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles west), Harwich (15 miles north-east) and Camulodunum (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Fingringhoe
Typical jobs here are in premises near Whalebone Public House, Colne Local Nature Reserve and Donyland Lodge, among other places. The closest station to Fingringhoe is Wivenhoe station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (1.8 miles north-east) and Essex County Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Fingringhoe include Fingringhoe Wick.
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
FAQs for Fingringhoe
Will you come out to Fingringhoe?
Yes, Fingringhoe is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Fingringhoe?
Kitchens in Fingringhoe are inspected by Colchester council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is cleaned as part of TR19. If a fan cannot be reached, the report says so, so the record is accurate.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Fingringhoe
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The site address and the type of premises
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Fingringhoe
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Fingringhoe as anywhere. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire, and a hot, struggling motor does not help.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A motor area thick with grease
For schools such as Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Proof of insurance
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
What happens if it’s left?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. In a small place like Fingringhoe, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself 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 Fingringhoe before we set off.
- 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
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
There’s no standard 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, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.