Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Forton extract fan cleaning
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Forton: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Questions from Forton
Does coastal air change anything about extract fan cleaning in Forton?
It can, as Forton is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Forton?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Forton. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning doesn’t, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, we do. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
Do you work in Forton?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes Forton.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Extract fan cleaning in Forton
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. Our job is to clear it, check it runs smoothly and record what we found so you get a clean bill of health. The work covers roof-mounted fans, axial fans and discharge points, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and a fan shaking on its mounts.
For a smaller kitchen near Forton, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Why deal with it now?
Grease on the fan is grease in the system. TR19® Grease covers the whole extract, fan included and many insurers require the full system to be cleaned to TR19. Booking now means the visit to Forton is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why book with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What a clean will not put right
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- Wiring faults to the fan
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
The process
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Forton can usually be finished without a second trip.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Related advice
What affects the quote in Forton
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Kitchen extracts in Forton
Sea air reaches Forton, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 100 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 51 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Forton, up to about a mile and a half out. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. Fire safety in Forton falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
School kitchens, at schools like St Mary's Catholic Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Gosport War Memorial Hospital is the nearest hospital to Forton, about 0.6 miles south-west. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St John the Evangelist or elsewhere in Forton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Across the PO12 area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. Forton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients.
All of PO12 and PO13 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Forton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Trafalgar pub, Brune Park Community School and St Vincent College, among other places. Forton’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles east. A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Places near Forton
What else we do in Forton
Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. BESA guidance sets at least 3-monthly cleaning for that level of use, fan included.
Inline duct fans
Space around an inline fan can be tight, so we plan how to reach and clean them. Anything out of reach is recorded.