Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Freefolk extract fan cleaning
Specialist extract fan cleaning for Freefolk: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Burning smells from the fan area
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Why deal with it now?
For a kitchen in Freefolk, a noisy, greasy fan is often the first sign the whole system is overdue. If the fan is coated, the duct before it usually is too so a full TR19 clean may be due. It’s simpler to plan the work at Freefolk now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Freefolk
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. We’re often asked to deal with burning smells from the fan area and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles, across in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and axial fans.
In a small place like Freefolk, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Freefolk (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Freefolk
Other services in Freefolk
Grease, kitchens and Freefolk
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 7 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Freefolk. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Freefolk is covered by 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. In Freefolk, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Basingstoke and Deane council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Where a hall near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Freefolk, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Freefolk is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Freefolk to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Freefolk among them. You can also see our page for Reading, roughly 20 miles from Freefolk.
Our technicians cover all of RG28 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road and Priory Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north-west), Firgo (3 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hook (15 miles east) and Hyde (12 miles south).
What’s near Freefolk
Freefolk’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles west.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Freefolk
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition of the system
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 to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us 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. We normally come back within one working day.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Freefolk
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Freefolk in the summer holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around Freefolk, the Food Standards Agency lists about 3 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Which environmental health team covers Freefolk?
That’s Basingstoke and Deane council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Freefolk. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it can’t start while we work. With the extract off, the kitchen cannot cook, so we work out of hours.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
Allow an hour or two for most single fans. We will confirm the time when we quote.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Freefolk
How fast a fan gets greasy in Freefolk depends on the cooking: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
What we are most often called out for:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Testbourne Community School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Proof of insurance
- Whether they recommend a next date
How it works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Freefolk run smoothly.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Freefolk, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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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.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.