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Extract Fan Cleaning in Holborn
For extract fan cleaning in Holborn, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The condition of the system
- How easy every part is to reach
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Holborn
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. If you are dealing with thick grease on the impeller and casing and a smell of hot grease from the extract, we can help, from roof-mounted fans, axial fans and in-line fans onwards.
In a London area like Holborn, a kitchen extract often passes through shared space on its way out: a riser, a service void, the floors above. 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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Holborn (WC1X, WC1N, EC1R)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, 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 Holborn is typically done overnight, early in the morning or at weekends.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- We clean the casing, the outlet and around the motor.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by extract fan cleaning, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It does not solve:
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
Managing agents and facilities teams in Holborn
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Common questions in Holborn
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Holborn?
That is London Fire Brigade. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Holborn during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 74 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Holborn. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we will plan around them.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with photos where possible, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
A common cause is grease. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning does not, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before we start.
Extract fan cleaning around Holborn
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4,009 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 872 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Holborn. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on a fan that gathers grease as it runs. The fire and rescue service for Holborn is 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. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Alban's Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Alban's Church or elsewhere in Holborn, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Holborn is about 2 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. We provide extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Holborn and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, large and small.
Every address in WC1X, WC1N and EC1R is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or anywhere close by, we can help. Holborn is on the A4 and A40, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Other places close to Holborn include Farringdon (1 mile east), St Pancras (1 mile north-west), Clare Market (1 mile south), Smithfield (1 mile east) and Temple Bar (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Holborn
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Yorkshire Grey pub, British Library of Political and Economic Science and City Academy, among other places. Nearby too are Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.9 miles north) and Lincoln's Inn Fields (under half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Holborn itself: Farringdon station. Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles south-east) and Brunswick Centre (0.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
Common problems we fix in Holborn
A fan collects more grease when the filters let more through. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Burning smells from the fan area
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Holborn is Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, about less than half a mile west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they’re fully insured
- When the next visit should be, and why
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Do not turn the fan off mid-service
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Never cook with a filter missing
- Keep records of every fan clean
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 early action can save a repair.