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Extract Fan Cleaning in Havenstreet

Extract fan cleaning in Havenstreet from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.

  • Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
  • An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
  • A fan that no longer moves enough air

Extract fan cleaning for sites in Havenstreet

Extract fan cleaning in Havenstreet

Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. Each is isolated and opened in its own way and the survey shows us how to reach it. If you have a motor area thick with grease and thick grease on the impeller and casing, we can help, from fan housings, axial fans and centrifugal fans onwards.

In a village or hamlet like Havenstreet, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.

Each 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.

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Where
Havenstreet (PO33)
Region
Isle of Wight
Records
Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
Price
A fixed price before any work starts
When we work
Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
Phone
0345 646 2711
Last updated
30 October 2026

Honest limits

Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It will not put right:

  • An undersized fan that can’t cope
  • Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
  • Grease in the canopy and ductwork

Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.

Where we work

  • Discharge points
  • Fan housings
  • Centrifugal fans
  • In-line fans
  • Axial fans
  • Roof-mounted fans

Aftercare tips

Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:

  • Watch for grease marks around the outlet
  • Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
  • Keep the grease filters clean and in place
  • Keep records of every fan clean

File the photo report with your other extract records. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.

Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.

For landlords and multi-site operators

Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Havenstreet and across the Isle of Wight. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.

Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.

What extract fan cleaning looks like in Havenstreet

The coast is only about 3 miles from Havenstreet. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. There are about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 takeaways in and around Havenstreet, up to about a mile and a half out, 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. Havenstreet sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.

Bursars and site managers at schools such as Ryde Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Havenstreet is St Mary's Hospital, about 4.2 miles west.

Havenstreet is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Havenstreet and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Our area takes in 125 places across the Isle of Wight, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too, around 9 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: PO33. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Elizabeth Gardens and Church Lane, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. We also cover Fishbourne (1 mile north), Wootton (2 miles north-west), Hillgrove (2 miles west), Staplers (3 miles west) and Fairlee (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Remote and island sites need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote for extract fan cleaning.

Near you in Havenstreet

Around Havenstreet, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near White Hart Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 2.2 miles east. A little further out are The Donald Mcgill Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.

Map of Havenstreet © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning

The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:

  • Any permits to work or inductions
  • A single visit or a regular plan
  • Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
  • Travel, parking and unloading

Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.

Helping us quote

You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:

  • The site address and the type of premises
  • Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
  • Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
  • Your last certificate, test record or report

Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.

The process

Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Havenstreet and turn up when the site is quiet.

  1. Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
  2. With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
  3. The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
  4. Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
  5. The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
  • Clear loose items from the work area
  • Tell us where we can park and unload

Ask for a quote

Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.

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Common problems we fix in Havenstreet

Grease condenses as the air cools, and a fan out on a roof or wall often sits where the air is coolest. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
  • Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
  • An extract fan with no cleaning record
  • Less air being pulled from the kitchen

If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Nunwell House is about 2.8 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.

What your quote should include

  • How they set the interval to the next visit
  • What’s included in the scope, part by part
  • Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
  • If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate

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Havenstreet: your questions answered

Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Havenstreet?

Havenstreet is in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.

Does coastal air change anything about extract fan cleaning in Havenstreet?

Yes, to a degree: at about 3 miles from the coast, Havenstreet gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. A fan housing that is rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.

Do you survey before quoting?

Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.

Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?

Yes, a fan can be cleaned on its own. It’s useful when a fan is noisy or greasy between full cleans, but it does not replace a full TR19 clean.

How long will it take to clean the fan?

A single accessible fan doesn’t take long, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. We plan it out of hours.

Can one contract cover all our sites?

Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.

Do you have a 24/7 line?

Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.

Can you fix a fan that is worn out?

Anything beyond cleaning is flagged, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.

In-house cleaning or a specialist?

Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.

Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.

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