Hertfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Ickleford, Hertfordshire
For extract fan cleaning in Ickleford, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Ickleford
A fan never collects grease in a neat, even layer. Heavier deposits on some blades throw the impeller off balance, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. The work covers fan housings, centrifugal fans and discharge points, and people most often call us about rough running from the extract fan and a smell of hot grease from the extract.
Somewhere as small as Ickleford, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Ickleford (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Ickleford
How fast a fan gets greasy in Ickleford depends on the cooking: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. BESA guidance sets minimum intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months for the whole system by daily use.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- A fan that has never been cleaned
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Ickleford is Fairfield Hospital, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Also in Ickleford
How the visit works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the extract fan cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Visits to a village like Ickleford are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A motor that has burnt out
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
Kitchen extracts in Ickleford
The FSA’s data shows about 24 pubs, bars and clubs registered across Ickleford and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. In Ickleford, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from North Hertfordshire council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Ickleford. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Katharine or anywhere around Ickleford, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Ickleford Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Ickleford is about 2 miles north of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Sites in Ickleford get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. We cover 381 places across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also work in Milton Keynes, about 21 miles from Ickleford.
We cover every part of the SG5 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Greenfield Lane, Boswell Drive and Chambers Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Bearton (1 mile south), Westmill (1 mile south), Walsworth (1 mile south-east), Hitchin (2 miles south) and Benslow (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (6 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south), Harpenden (11 miles south), Hatfield (15 miles south) and Hertford (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ickleford
In Ickleford, that means kitchens and buildings near The Priory School, Butts Close and Plume Of Feathers Public House. The closest station to Ickleford is Hitchin station, about 1.5 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Garden City Collection Study Centre (1.4 miles north-east) and Fairfield Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ickleford include Oughtonhead Nature Reserve and Markham's Hill.
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
- The size of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Want a quote for extract fan cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: 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.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Run the extract throughout cooking
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
We take away the grease and dirty water from the fan clean. On a roof or outside wall, we leave the surrounding area tidy.
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.
Ickleford questions
Can school kitchens in Ickleford be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Food Standards Agency records list about 10 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Ickleford. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Which fire service covers Ickleford?
That’s Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
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.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away 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?
The fan must be isolated, for safety. We clean out of hours, in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so cooking isn’t affected.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we have been trading since 2009.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
That depends on the fan’s size, its position and how much grease there is. Typically it takes an hour or two for most single fans.
Can the work be done while we’re closed?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site doesn’t lose a service.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
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.