Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Firgo extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Firgo. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Extract fan cleaning in Firgo
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. If you have a smell of hot grease from the extract and an extract fan with no cleaning record, we can help.
Work in a small place like Firgo starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Firgo (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Firgo
Firgo sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Firgo is about 58 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Testbourne Community School or anywhere near Firgo, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Firgo gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 20 miles away.
All of RG28 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Firgo
Firgo’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Towns and villages near Firgo
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Firgo and turn up when the site is quiet.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Firgo, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
File the photo report with your other extract records. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Firgo
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Any permits to work or inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Firgo?
By the time air reaches the fan, it has passed the canopy, filters and duct. Whatever grease is still in it settles on the impeller and inside the housing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary or anywhere around Firgo, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Part by part
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. It’s scraped and degreased with the impeller.
Impellers and blades
The blades of the impeller do the work, and it collects grease unevenly. An uneven coating throws it off balance, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Common questions in Firgo
Is Firgo within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Firgo is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who inspects food businesses in Firgo?
Kitchens in Firgo are inspected by Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Build-up on the impeller is a frequent reason, because it unbalances the fan. It can also be wear in the bearings or motor, which our report will flag.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
How long is a fan clean?
A single accessible fan doesn’t take long, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. It’s done while the kitchen is closed.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
It has to be off and isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
It’s cleaned with the whole extract, from every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours of cooking a day to every 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Grease readings and the fan’s condition can show it needs more.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.