Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Houghton, Hampshire
Extract fan cleaning for Houghton, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
About our extract fan cleaning in Houghton
Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. Common call-outs are for an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and a fan coated in grease inside its housing, across in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and discharge points.
Work in a small place like Houghton 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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Houghton (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Check filters are seated before cooking
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
Keep the route to the fan clear. Clear access means it’s never left out of a clean, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.
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What else we do in Houghton
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Houghton
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A motor area thick with grease
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
For schools such as Test Valley School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. The timing of a visit to Houghton is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- The fan is isolated so it can’t start while we work.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear the space around the work
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Houghton
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
How we price extract fan cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The times the site is available
- The size of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition we find in the survey
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Houghton
Houghton sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. It’s Test Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Houghton. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Mottisfont Abbey is about 3.2 miles south), access may need planning. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Houghton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Houghton gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. We also work in Southampton, about 13 miles from Houghton.
Work in SO20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Houghton
In Houghton, that means kitchens and buildings near The Boot Inn, among other places. Houghton’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.8 miles south of the centre.
Common questions in Houghton
Do you work in villages like Houghton?
Yes, Houghton is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Houghton?
Food hygiene inspections in Houghton are carried out by Test Valley council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
An unbalanced impeller, usually from uneven grease, is a common cause. After cleaning, we’ll tell you if wear or damage is also involved.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Houghton?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
It has to be off and isolated before anyone touches it. Cleans are done when the kitchen is closed, so cooking is not affected.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Different parts, different methods
Inline duct fans
Some fans are built into the duct itself. We get to them through the duct or casing after isolating them.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. We clean them where they can be safely reached, with any limits noted.