Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Highgate extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning for Highgate, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Most London sites cannot stop for the day, so work in Highgate is usually done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
Need a price for extract fan cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Extract fan cleaning in Highgate
We have been trading since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, we clean to BESA TR19® Grease, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 and full insurance. If you’re dealing with a noisy fan that has got louder over time and an extract fan with no cleaning record, we can put it right.
London kitchens are often tucked into basements or the back of a building, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. In Highgate, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Highgate (N6, N19, NW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Highgate
What else we do in Highgate
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Highgate
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition we find in the survey
- Travel, parking and unloading
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
Inline fans sit within the duct run, often above a ceiling. They’re reached through access panels or by opening the casing, once they’re isolated.
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Grease, kitchens and Highgate
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 319 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 82 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Highgate. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Fire safety in Highgate falls to London Fire Brigade. 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. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Highgate Private Hospital about 0.6 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. For schools such as St Michael's Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Where a hall near Highgate United Reformed Church, or anywhere in Highgate, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Highgate is about 2 miles north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in N6, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Highgate is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for commercial clients.
Work in N6, N19 and NW5 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Wood Lane, Grange Road and Talbot Road, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Upper Holloway (1 mile south-east), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south), Lissenden Gardens (1 mile south), Crouch End (1 mile north-east) and Tufnell Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (4 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Highgate
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Angel Inn, St Aloysius RC College and Whittington Park. The nearest railway station is Upper Holloway station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Highgate Private Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (4.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Darland's Lake and Parkland Walk.
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- Damaged fan blades
- A fan that will not start
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- In-line fans
Why deal with it now?
Cleaning the fan in Highgate now is a short job: the work takes an hour or two for most single fans. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. It’s better booked as a planned job in Highgate than handled as an emergency.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- We are fully insured
- Trading since 2009
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Check filters are seated before cooking
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Air that keeps moving carries vapour out rather than letting it settle, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
Highgate questions
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Highgate during the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 34 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Highgate. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Do you work at weekends in Highgate?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Highgate keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
An unbalanced impeller, normally from uneven grease, is a common cause. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes, where it makes sense. We will often suggest checking the duct too, as a greasy fan normally means a greasy duct, but the choice is yours.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.