West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Hampstead Norreys, West Berkshire
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Hampstead Norreys and across West Berkshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Common problems we fix in Hampstead Norreys
Each blade collects a slightly different amount. Over time, that imbalance shakes the fan and puts strain on the bearings. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
Clients normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Burning smells from the fan area
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School or anywhere near Hampstead Norreys, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Extract fan cleaning in Hampstead Norreys
A clean fan is not a repaired fan. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You get an honest view of the fan’s condition. If you have a fan coated in grease inside its housing and a fan left out of previous cleans, we can help, from discharge points, roof-mounted fans and fan housings onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Hampstead Norreys (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Hampstead Norreys: your questions answered
Do you work at weekends in Hampstead Norreys?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Hampstead Norreys needn’t be disturbed. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Is Hampstead Norreys within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Hampstead Norreys included. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
Allow a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Your quote will give an idea.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Will I get pictures of the cleaned fan?
Photos, notes on condition and a recommended next date. File it with your other extract records.
Can you fix a fan that’s worn out?
Cleaning removes grease, but it cannot fix worn parts. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it can’t start while we work. That means the extract is off, so we clean while the kitchen is closed.
What else we do in Hampstead Norreys
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
What the work involves, part by part
Wall fans
A wall fan pushes the air straight outside. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned inside and out.
Fan housings and motors
Motors and their electrics are kept dry and treated with care, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so the surrounding area is cleaned carefully.
What affects the quote in Hampstead Norreys
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The scale of the work
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- 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 get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Extract fan cleaning in Hampstead Norreys: the local picture
Hampstead Norreys is covered by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. In Hampstead Norreys, 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. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital about 5.8 miles south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Hampstead Norreys, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Hampstead Norreys is about 6 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For extract fan cleaning in and around Hampstead Norreys, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Hampstead Norreys. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Reading is in our area too, about 12 miles from Hampstead Norreys.
Every address in RG18 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Church Street, Scottalls Lane and Forge Hill and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Yattendon (2 miles south-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles south-west), Oare (2 miles south-west), Frilsham (2 miles south-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (6 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Hampstead Norreys
Around Hampstead Norreys, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Downs School and The White Hart pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (less than half a mile south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.8 miles south-west).
Why act early in Hampstead Norreys
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen can’t cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. A planned visit to Hampstead Norreys is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why Hampstead Norreys businesses choose us
- In business since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- We’re fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Hampstead Norreys.
- The fan is found and its type, access and isolation checked.
- It’s isolated so it can’t 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
Related advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Hampstead Norreys
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
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.