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Extract Fan Cleaning in Hendon
We cover Hendon for cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- A fan left out of previous cleans
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
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.
Extract fan cleaning in Hendon
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. We are often asked to deal with fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan and vibration from an unbalanced impeller, on discharge points, in-line fans and fan housings.
Kitchens in Hendon, like many across London, can share a building with flats or offices, with the duct running up through shared risers. Grease in a duct like that is a fire risk to the whole building, not just the kitchen, so a regular TR19® clean protects everyone in it.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Hendon (NW4, NW9, NW2, NW11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning around Hendon
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 20 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 8 hotels and B&Bs within about 1.5 miles of central Hendon. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In London, kitchens are normally cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier. Hendon sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run a café or takeaway near Hendon station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Christ Church Hendon or elsewhere in Hendon, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Andrew's Hospital (about 1.6 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Hendon is about 3 miles north-west of Hampstead, in Greater London. If you need extract fan cleaning in Hendon, please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Hendon included. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, and Hendon is one of them. For sites nearby, see our London page, about 8 miles away.
Every address in NW4, NW9, NW2 and NW11 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Sydney Grove, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. With the A5 and A41 close by, Hendon is simple for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Brent Cross (1 mile south), Staples Corner (1 mile south), West Hendon (1 mile west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Around Hendon
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Hasmonean Primary School, The White Bear pub and Kisharon College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hendon station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south) and St Andrew's Hospital (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
FAQs for Hendon
Can school kitchens in Hendon be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 44 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Hendon. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Which council inspects kitchens in Hendon?
That is Barnet council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Hendon. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you need to turn the fan off to clean it?
The fan is isolated before we open it, so it cannot run during the clean. With the extract off, the kitchen can’t cook, so we work out of hours.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. Then you get a fixed quote.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Never cook with a filter missing
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
How we price extract fan cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The times the site is available
- What state the system is in
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
For extract fan cleaning in Hendon, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Part by part
Roof-mounted fans
Grease can escape from a roof fan onto the surrounding surface, so the outlet area is checked too. We note any grease around the fan.
Wall fans
Grease can mark the outside wall around the fan. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Expect the work in Hendon to happen after your last customer leaves, not during trading.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
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What happens if it’s left?
Grease on a roof fan can also escape outside. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. In Hendon, a planned overnight visit is much easier than closing unexpectedly.
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.
Why us?
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Photo reports with every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease