Thurrock · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Fobbing
Looking for extract fan cleaning in Fobbing? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Extract fan cleaning in Fobbing
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing, and that is what we clean. The work covers in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and axial fans, and people most often call us about rough running from the extract fan and less air being pulled from the kitchen.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Fobbing (SS17)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean will not put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Wiring faults to the fan
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- Damaged fan blades
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Fobbing
- In-line fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
Fobbing questions
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Fobbing?
In Fobbing, it’s Thurrock council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Is Fobbing within the area you cover?
Yes. Fobbing is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
Fan repair and replacement is part of what we do. If cleaning shows a worn motor, bearings or impeller, we’ll tell you and quote for the repair.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
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 is not affected.
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
What staff can safely do
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
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. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
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How it works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Fobbing and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- Grease is scraped from the impeller blades and the inside of the housing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
Need a price 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 anything is booked.
Related advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Fobbing
A fan that sounds rough in Fobbing is often telling you the extract needs a clean. Grease on the fan means grease in the duct before it, so it’s worth checking the whole system. It’s simpler to plan the work at Fobbing now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Extract fan cleaning in Fobbing: the local picture
Fobbing lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 5 pubs and bars within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Fobbing. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Fobbing sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Basildon University Hospital about 1.5 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Michael or elsewhere in Fobbing, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Fobbing is about 2 miles north-east of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Fobbing and the rest of Thurrock. Across Thurrock, we cover 26 places, and Fobbing is one of them. We also work in Chelmsford, about 14 miles from Fobbing.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: SS17. We cover sites on High Road, Patricia Drive and Greenacres Mews and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Corringham (1 mile south), Vange (2 miles north-east), Stanford-le-Hope (2 miles south-west), Balstonia (2 miles south-west) and Lee Chapel (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Grays (7 miles south-west), South Ockendon (8 miles west), Chadwell St Mary (6 miles south-west), Aveley (10 miles west), Tilbury (7 miles south-west) and South Stifford (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Fobbing
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Gable Hall School, Vange Hill and White Lion Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Basildon station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Basildon University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Fobbing include Fobbing Marsh.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Fobbing?
A fan in Fobbing builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
For schools such as Ortu Corringham Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the price is fixed
- If they look at the system before pricing
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Fobbing
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- The size of the system
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- What state the system is in
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email 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 will typically have a quote within one working day.