West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Heads Hill
For extract fan cleaning in Heads Hill, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
Extract fan cleaning in Heads Hill, done properly
Every kitchen extract depends on its fan: it draws the air through the canopy and ductwork and pushes it outside. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing and we clean it off. The work covers axial fans, in-line fans and centrifugal fans, and people most often call us about an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and a heavily greased fan housing.
Work in a small place like Heads Hill starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
Questions from Heads Hill
Can you come to Heads Hill after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Heads Hill keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which council inspects kitchens in Heads Hill?
Food hygiene inspections in Heads Hill are carried out by West Berkshire council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Does a TR19 kitchen extract clean cover the fan?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. If a fan can’t be reached, the report says so, so the record is accurate.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it can’t run during the clean. That means the extract is off, so we clean while the kitchen is closed.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
Can the fan be cleaned between full cleans?
Yes, where it makes sense. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan usually means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
What should I send you?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Extract fan cleaning around Heads Hill
It’s West Berkshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Heads Hill. 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. Heads Hill sits within the area of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Historic houses near Heads Hill, such as Shaw House about 3.3 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Peter or anywhere around Heads Hill, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Sites in Heads Hill get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, Heads Hill among them. For sites nearby, see our Reading page, about 14 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: RG19 and RG20. Whether your site is on Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Around Heads Hill
In Heads Hill, that means kitchens and buildings near New Greenham Park and Kennet School. Heads Hill’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Heads Hill include Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
What happens on the day
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 an hour or two for most single fans. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Heads Hill knowing what to expect.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Heads Hill, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Advice
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Heads Hill
How fast a fan gets greasy in Heads Hill depends on the cooking: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Cheam School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What insurance they carry
Also near Heads Hill
Other services in Heads Hill
For landlords and multi-site operators
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
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.
Why it’s worth doing now in Heads Hill
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger and the motor works harder. It’s simpler to plan the work at Heads Hill now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A written report with photos after every visit
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
How we price extract fan cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The times the site is available
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.