Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Our technicians work in Henley-on-Thames on cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Different parts, different methods
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. We clean the fan and check the outlet.
Roof-mounted fans
Grease can escape from a roof fan onto the surrounding surface and we check the area around the outlet. Heavy staining is noted on the report.
Extract fan cleaning in Henley-on-Thames, done properly
Kitchen extract fans come in different forms: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type, and we plan that during the survey. We’re often asked to deal with less air being pulled from the kitchen and a noisy fan that has got louder over time, across fan housings, centrifugal fans and in-line fans.
In a smaller place like Henley-on-Thames, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Henley-on-Thames (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Henley-on-Thames
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The times the site is available
- The condition of the system
- The number of sites or systems
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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.
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Do you need extract fan cleaning in Henley-on-Thames?
How fast a fan gets greasy in Henley-on-Thames 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:
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A fan shaking on its mounts
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Holy Trinity Church, or anywhere in Henley-on-Thames, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the price is fixed
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Keep the grease filters clean and in place
Where the fan needs repair rather than cleaning, the report says so. Fan repair and replacement are services we offer too, so you have one point of contact.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- Damaged fan blades
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Henley-on-Thames.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- 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
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Questions from Henley-on-Thames
Which council inspects kitchens in Henley-on-Thames?
In Henley-on-Thames, it’s South Oxfordshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you work in Henley-on-Thames outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Henley-on-Thames needn’t be disturbed. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Henley-on-Thames?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will typically reply within one working day.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
Daily cooking hours set the minimum in BESA guidance. Heavy use means at least every 3 months, light use at least every 12, fan included.
Is Henley-on-Thames in your area?
Yes. Henley-on-Thames is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
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.
Extract fan cleaning in Henley-on-Thames: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 17 pubs, bars and clubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Henley-on-Thames. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. It’s South Oxfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Henley-on-Thames. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Fire safety in Henley-on-Thames falls to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you run a café or takeaway near Henley-On-Thames station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. School kitchens, at schools like Trinity Church of England Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Henley-on-Thames is about 5 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Henley-on-Thames and the rest of Oxfordshire. Henley-on-Thames is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of RG9 for extract fan cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Station Road, Market Place and Normanstead or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Main roads around Henley-on-Thames include the A321 and A4130, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. Close by, we work in Harpsden (1 mile south), Harpsden Bottom (1 mile south-west), Lower Assendon (2 miles north-west), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south) and Binfield Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (15 miles north), Benson (10 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (8 miles south-west). Henley-on-Thames is among the bigger places we cover in Oxfordshire for extract fan cleaning.
Around Henley-on-Thames
Typical jobs here are in premises near Mill Meadows, Rupert House School and Gillotts School. Henley-on-Thames has its own railway station: Henley-On-Thames station. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.