Buckinghamshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Ickford
We cover Ickford for extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
About our extract fan cleaning in Ickford
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will send you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Ickford, normally within one working day. We are often asked to deal with vibration from an unbalanced impeller and hot, greasy smells near the fan, across discharge points, in-line fans and fan housings.
In a village or hamlet like Ickford, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Ickford (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
A clean impeller shows any damage: chips, distortion or wear. We note any concerns.
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 after isolating them.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Report grease escaping from the fan
- Keep access to the fan clear
- File the fan’s report with your other records
If the fan needs more than a clean, we’ll say so plainly. We also repair and replace extract fans, so you have one point of contact.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear, and catching it early keeps it a cleaning job.
Common questions in Ickford
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Ickford?
Ickford is in the area of Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Which council inspects kitchens in Ickford?
That is Buckinghamshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Ickford. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes. TR19® Grease covers the whole system, fan included. We clean it alongside the canopy, ductwork and discharge.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: every 3, 6 or 12 months. A noisy or heavily coated fan may need it sooner.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost in Ickford?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
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The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. For a village or hamlet like Ickford, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- 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.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Ickford, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Ickford kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs and bars registered in and around Ickford, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kitchens in Ickford get their food hygiene inspections from Buckinghamshire council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. The fire and rescue service for Ickford is Buckinghamshire 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.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Boarstall Tower is about 4.5 miles north), access may need planning. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Ickford School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Ickford and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover 263 places, and Ickford is one of them. Oxford is in our area too, around 7 miles away.
All of HP18 is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Near you in Ickford
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Ickford includes Bernwood Meadows.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Ickford
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Ickford?
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. Whatever grease is still in it settles on the impeller and inside the housing where the spinning blades spread it around.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Grease stains around the discharge
Church and community hall kitchens, near Parish Church of St Nicholas or anywhere around Ickford, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach