Surrey · Extract fan cleaning
Guildford extract fan cleaning
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for commercial sites in Guildford and across Surrey. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan that has never been cleaned
About our extract fan cleaning in Guildford
The fan is cleaned as part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but a fan can also need attention on its own, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. Common call-outs are for burning smells from the fan area and vibration from an unbalanced impeller, on discharge points, centrifugal fans and axial fans.
In the busier parts of Guildford, kitchens are often on the ground floor with flats or offices above, and the extract can climb several storeys before it discharges. A riser needs proper access to be cleaned top to bottom, and any section we cannot reach is recorded on the report.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Grease, kitchens and Guildford
There are about 161 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 48 takeaways and sandwich shops across Guildford and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Guildford is covered by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Kitchens in Guildford get their food hygiene inspections from Guildford council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Mount Alvernia Hospital (about 0.9 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St John the Evangelist, or anywhere in Guildford, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. We provide extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Guildford and the rest of Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, Guildford among them.
Extract fan cleaning in GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on Church Road, Market Street and High Street and the roads around them. With the A3 and A25 close by, Guildford is simple for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Guildford is among the bigger places we cover in Surrey for extract fan cleaning.
Near you in Guildford
In Guildford, that means kitchens and buildings near The King's Head pub, Guildford High School and Surrey Maths School and the streets around them. Guildford’s nearest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. The impeller and housing are scraped and degreased.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
When a busy kitchen’s fan fails, cooking stops. Keeping the fan clean is part of avoiding that, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
What we are called out for in Guildford
The cooler the air, the more grease drops out, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan shaking on its mounts
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Sandfield Primary School or anywhere near Guildford, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the price is fixed
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Guildford: your questions answered
Can you work in Guildford outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Guildford doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Which fire service covers Guildford?
Fire safety enforcement in Guildford is handled by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
We also repair and replace extract fans. If we find wear or damage, we’ll explain it and send you a fixed quote.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. After cleaning, we’ll tell you if wear or damage is also involved.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Do you work in Guildford?
Yes. Guildford is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
It depends on how many hours the kitchen cooks in BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Bigger sites can be done in stages to keep things running.
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Keep access to the fan clear
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller and early action can save a repair.
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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the extract fan cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes an hour or two for most single fans. Where a site in Guildford has more than one system, we can take them one at a time to keep the rest running.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Guildford, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.