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Extract Fan Cleaning in Furneux Pelham
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for Furneux Pelham, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep records of every fan clean
When the fan is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If only the fan is cleaned, the photo report says so.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Furneux Pelham
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Whatever grease slips past the filters and duct reaches the fan and we clean it off. We’re often asked to deal with a fan that hums, whines or rumbles and a fan that has never been cleaned, on roof-mounted fans, axial fans and discharge points.
In a small place like Furneux Pelham, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Furneux Pelham (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan cleaning won’t do:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
The process
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes an hour or two for most single fans, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Furneux Pelham knowing what to expect.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- We degrease the fan and housing, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run and checked, and photos go into your report.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
Smaller kitchens may extract through a fan on an outside wall. We isolate it, then clean the blades and housing.
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease on and around the motor can trap heat, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
When to call us in Furneux Pelham
Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Furneux Pelham Church of England School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What hours they’ll be on site
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Furneux Pelham
About 31 miles out from central London, Furneux Pelham is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Food hygiene inspections in Furneux Pelham are the job of East Hertfordshire council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Furneux Pelham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Furneux Pelham is about 5 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. For extract fan cleaning in and around Furneux Pelham, please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Furneux Pelham. 381 places in Hertfordshire are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 22 miles away.
Extract fan cleaning in SG9 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on The Street and The Causeway and nearby roads. Other places close to Furneux Pelham include Albury (1 mile south), Gravesend (2 miles south), Brent Pelham (2 miles north), Clapgate (2 miles south) and Great Hormead (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (13 miles south) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Around Furneux Pelham
Around Furneux Pelham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Star Public House. Nearby you will also find Brent Pelham (2.1 miles north).
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Furneux Pelham
You’ll get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- How big the system is
- What state the system is in
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How easy every part is to reach
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Furneux Pelham
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Furneux Pelham?
Furneux Pelham is in the area of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you cover smaller places like Furneux Pelham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, it should be. A TR19 Grease clean covers everything from canopy to discharge, and the fan sits right in that path, so it’s cleaned too.
What about areas you cannot get to?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Which sectors do you work in?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
It has to be off and isolated before anyone touches it. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking isn’t affected.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.