Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Hythe, Hampshire
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points in Hythe, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Burning smells from the fan area
Why deal with it now?
A greasy fan has to work harder to move the same air. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. An inspector or insurer will want to see recent records, so it makes sense to have them ready.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A written report with pictures after every visit
Extract fan cleaning in Hythe, done properly
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the extract fan, but a fan can also need attention on its own, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. We’re often asked to deal with a smell of hot grease from the extract and a fan that has never been cleaned, across axial fans, discharge points and centrifugal fans.
Kitchens in towns like Hythe are often in older buildings that were never designed for them, which can mean awkward duct routes, long flat runs and not enough access panels. Sections we can’t reach are listed on the report, and access panels can be added.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Hythe (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
While the impeller is clean, we can see its condition: chips, distortion or wear. Anything we see goes on the report.
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Common problems we fix in Hythe
How fast a fan gets greasy in Hythe depends on the cooking: how many hours a day the kitchen runs and what it cooks. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Medieval Merchant's House is about 2.6 miles north), access may need planning.
What your quote should include
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether they’re fully insured
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
How we price extract fan cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
If you need extract fan cleaning in Hythe, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Common questions in Hythe
Does coastal air change anything about extract fan cleaning in Hythe?
It can. Salt air reaches Hythe, which is within about 1 mile of the coast, and it speeds up rust. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Which council inspects kitchens in Hythe?
Food hygiene inspections in Hythe are carried out by New Forest council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A clean won’t mend wear. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
Do you offer extract fan cleaning separately?
Yes. We record it as a fan-only clean, so your TR19 records stay accurate. The full system still needs its regular TR19 clean.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not typically. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so you keep your normal hours.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Work in Hythe is typically booked after closing, early in the morning or on a closed day.
- First we locate the fan and agree how it’s safely isolated.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- The impeller and the housing around it are scraped clean.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Hythe
Other services in Hythe
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Hythe
At about 1 mile from the coast, Hythe is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 14 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Hythe, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Hythe is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St John or elsewhere in Hythe, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. A hospital like Royal South Hants Hospital, about 3.5 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Hythe gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Hythe is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for extract fan cleaning.
We work across SO45 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Hythe: Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Hythe
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Noadswood School, Testwood School and No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House). Hythe’s nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hythe include Mercury Marshes.