Essex · Extract fan cleaning
Great Wigborough extract fan cleaning
One call covers extract fan cleaning in Great Wigborough, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan that has never been cleaned
What we’re called out for in Great Wigborough
How fast a fan gets greasy in Great Wigborough depends on the cooking: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
Where a hall near Church of St Stephen, or anywhere in Great Wigborough, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
About our extract fan cleaning in Great Wigborough
Duct Doctor has been cleaning kitchen extract fans since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and axial fans, and the jobs we see most are grease stains around the discharge and a smell of hot grease from the extract.
Somewhere as small as Great Wigborough, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Great Wigborough (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. Planning a trip to Great Wigborough ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Great Wigborough
- Full insurance on every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A fan that is too small for the system (a design question)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Nearby places to Great Wigborough
More services for Great Wigborough
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
FAQs for Great Wigborough
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Great Wigborough?
That is Colchester council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Great Wigborough. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you get to a site in Great Wigborough?
Yes, Great Wigborough is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not typically. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we are there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Who is the responsible person?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes, the fan is cleaned as part of TR19. If a fan cannot be reached, the report says so, so you always know what was cleaned.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
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.
What happens on the day
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 the area is cleaned down before we leave. Somewhere like Great Wigborough, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
Great Wigborough kitchens: local notes
Great Wigborough lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The fire and rescue service for Great Wigborough is Essex County 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. Kitchens in Great Wigborough get their food hygiene inspections from Colchester council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Layer Marney Tower, about 2.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Great Wigborough; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Great Wigborough is about 6 miles south of Colchester, in Essex. From the centre of Great Wigborough to the outskirts, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Great Wigborough is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex where we work for extract fan cleaning. Our Chelmsford page covers sites nearby, about 16 miles away.
Work in CO5 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on School Lane and Maldon Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Little Wigborough (1 mile east), Peldon (2 miles north-east), Layer Breton (2 miles north-west), Birch Green (3 miles north-west) and Layer-de-la-Haye (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles north), Braintree (14 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles east), Maldon (9 miles south-west), Witham (9 miles west) and Camulodunum (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Great Wigborough
Around Great Wigborough, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Kings Head Public House. Nearby you’ll also find Birch Castle (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Abbotts Hall Farm.
How we price extract fan cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The times the site is available
- How big the system is
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
To get a fixed quote, call us on 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.