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Extract fan cleaning in Hacton, Greater London
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Hacton, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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 can quote for the whole system.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Extract fan cleaning in Hacton
Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. The work covers fan housings, in-line fans and axial fans, and common reasons people get in touch are rough running from the extract fan and vibration from an unbalanced impeller.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so work in Hacton is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Hacton (RM12, RM14, RM13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and it collects grease unevenly. That is what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. They’re reached through access panels or by opening the casing after isolating them.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Report rattles or humming early
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
Make sure the fan is reachable. 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.
What happens if it’s left?
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen cannot cook safely. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. A busy site in Hacton builds up dirt and wear quickly, so putting it off makes the eventual job larger.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Full insurance on every job
Common problems we fix in Hacton
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Hacton as anywhere. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire and an overworked motor runs hotter.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Burning smells from the fan area
A hospital like St George's Hospital, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Towns and villages near Hacton
What else we do in Hacton
Hacton: your questions answered
What do you need to know about parking in Hacton?
We plan it in advance, so let us know about loading bays, permits and access rules at the building. If the building has a loading slot system, we will book into it.
Who inspects food businesses in Hacton?
Food hygiene inspections in Hacton are carried out by Havering council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Is the fan isolated during cleaning?
It has to be off and isolated, for safety. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.
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 give you a fixed quote.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Do you cover Hacton?
Yes. We cover Hacton and across Greater London, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Most London sites can’t stop for the day, so work in Hacton is typically done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- 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 parking or loading restrictions
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Hacton kitchens: local notes
There are about 45 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 19 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hacton, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. London jobs usually start after the last service, with loading and roof access agreed with the building first. Kitchens in Hacton get their food hygiene inspections from Havering council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Historic houses near Hacton, such as Rainham Hall about 2.1 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. School kitchens, at schools like Scotts Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Hacton is about 2 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of Hacton or further out, we cover extract fan cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Hacton is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London we cover for extract fan cleaning. There’s also a page for London, about 14 miles away.
All of RM12, RM14 and RM13 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Gerpins Lane and Berwick Pond Road and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Hacton: Upminster Bridge (1 mile north), Hornchurch (2 miles north), Upminster (2 miles north-east), Wennington (2 miles south) and Cranham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Near you in Hacton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Sanders Draper School, The Optimist Tavern and Hornchurch Country Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Upminster station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Brewery (3.3 miles north-west) and Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hacton include Ingrebourne Valley.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The times the site is available
- The scale of the work
- Site rules, permits and inductions
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.