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Extract fan cleaning in Hampstead, Greater London
One call covers cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Hampstead, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Rough running from the extract fan
Extract fan cleaning in Hampstead, done properly
Any fan serving a kitchen in Hampstead is cleaned the same careful way as anywhere else: isolated first, then opened, scraped and degreased. The result is photographed for your records. Typical jobs include a fan left out of previous cleans and a fan that no longer moves enough air, across discharge points, fan housings and axial fans.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. For a kitchen in Hampstead, that normally means a longer system to clean and more access panels to plan around.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW11, N2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning in Hampstead: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 478 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 150 takeaways across Hampstead and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. In London, kitchens are normally cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier. Kitchens in Hampstead get their food hygiene inspections from Camden council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
School kitchens, at schools like Fitzjohn's Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like New End Hospital about under half a mile north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Where a hall near St John-at-Hampstead church, or anywhere in Hampstead, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. If you need extract fan cleaning in Hampstead, please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Hampstead. Hampstead is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for commercial clients.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: NW3, NW6, NW11 and N2. Whether your site is on Hampstead High Street, New End Square and The Mount Square or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. You will find Hampstead on the A1 and A502, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. If your site is just outside Hampstead, we cover Greenhill (1 mile north-east), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west), Vale of Health (1 mile north) and South Hampstead (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east). Hampstead is among the bigger places we cover in Greater London for extract fan cleaning.
What’s near Hampstead
Around Hampstead, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near South Hampstead High School, Kilburn Grange Park and St Anthony's Preparatory School, among other places. Also close by are King William IV Public House (less than half a mile north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.7 miles south-east). There’s a railway station in Hampstead itself: Finchley Road & Frognal station. A little further out are Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles east) and New End Hospital (less than half a mile north). For a walk, there’s Belsize Wood and The Long Water.
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A motor that has burnt out
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Many London buildings have a managing agent, a security desk or a permit-to-work system, so tell us who to contact in Hampstead.
- 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.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Part by part
Inline duct fans
Space around an inline fan can be tight, so the method is planned in advance. Anything out of reach is recorded.
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so we clean what we safely can.
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Questions from Hampstead
Which council inspects kitchens in Hampstead?
Kitchens in Hampstead are inspected by Camden council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Hampstead during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Around Hampstead, the Food Standards Agency lists about 67 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we will plan around them.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
The fan must be isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking isn’t affected.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. File it with your other extract records.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum, under BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
What affects the quote in Hampstead
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How many systems or sites are involved
- What state the system is in
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The postcode and the type of business
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Report rattles or humming early
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Check the report shows the fan was cleaned
Where the fan needs repair rather than cleaning, the report says so. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.