West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Great Shefford, West Berkshire
Need extract fan cleaning in Great Shefford? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Great Shefford
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we’ll tell you and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. We’re often asked to deal with a fan that no longer moves enough air and thick grease on the impeller and casing, on roof-mounted fans, fan housings and discharge points.
In a small place like Great Shefford, 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.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Great Shefford (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Never cook with a filter missing
If the fan needs more than a clean, we will say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Keep the route to the fan clear. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Great Shefford
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. The difference throws the impeller off balance, wearing bearings and mounts. What starts as a grease problem can become a mechanical one.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- A motor area thick with grease
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Burning smells from the fan area
For schools such as Shefford C.E. Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Before you book anyone
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Why act early in Great Shefford
Cleaning the fan in Great Shefford now is a short job: it takes an hour or two for most single fans. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Great Shefford
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Damaged fan blades
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach, and we clear up before we go. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Great Shefford before we set off.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
Great Shefford questions
Which fire service covers Great Shefford?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Great Shefford. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Is Great Shefford within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Great Shefford is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
How long will it take to clean the fan?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. As a guide, it takes an hour or two for most single fans.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Extract fan cleaning in Great Shefford: the local picture
The fire and rescue service for Great Shefford is Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Great Shefford, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Berkshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Great Shefford, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Great Shefford is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in the RG17 postcode area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. Great Shefford is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire we cover for commercial clients. Our Reading page covers sites nearby, about 20 miles away.
Extract fan cleaning in RG17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Station Road, The Mead and Miller's Field and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Great Shefford, we cover East Shefford (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile south-east), East Garston (2 miles north-west), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston Woodlands (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Around Great Shefford
Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.