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Extract Fan Cleaning in Kidlington
Extract fan cleaning in Kidlington, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Kidlington
Grease on a fan isn’t spread evenly. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, which brings vibration, noise and extra wear on the bearings and motor. A thorough clean removes the cause. If you’re dealing with a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and grease stains around the discharge, we can help, from centrifugal fans, discharge points and roof-mounted fans onwards.
Kitchens around a place like Kidlington are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.

- Where
- Kidlington (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Kidlington
The FSA’s data shows about 5 pubs, bars and clubs registered in Kidlington and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Fire safety in Kidlington falls to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Cherwell council inspect food businesses in Kidlington. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
School kitchens, at schools like St Thomas More Catholic Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A hospital like Acland Hospital, about 4.3 miles south, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Kidlington is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We provide extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Kidlington and the rest of Oxfordshire. Kidlington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients.
Postcode districts we cover here for extract fan cleaning: OX5. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on High Street, Sterling Road and Exeter Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Kidlington on the A4260, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for extract fan cleaning. Other places close to Kidlington include Gosford (1 mile south-east), Hampton Poyle (1 mile north-east), Islip (2 miles east), Bletchingdon (2 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Around Kidlington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Gosford Hill School and Red Lion pub. The closest station to Kidlington is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
What we do, step by step
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Visits to a place like Kidlington are planned ahead, so we arrive with what the survey says the job needs.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- Grease is scraped off the impeller blades and casing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
If you need extract fan cleaning in Kidlington, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Advice
What affects the quote in Kidlington
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition we find in the survey
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
Kidlington questions
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Kidlington?
Kitchens in Kidlington are inspected by Cherwell council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Kidlington?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Kidlington. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not normally. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
What does extract fan cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
Who is the responsible person?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Kidlington
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. A quieter site near Kidlington still needs its system looked after.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- Photo reports with every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Kidlington
By the time air reaches the fan, it has passed the canopy, filters and duct. The grease that is left lands on the blades and the casing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Kidlington, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Never cook with a filter missing
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It notes what was done and anything that couldn’t be reached, along with the recommended next clean date.
Run the fan throughout cooking. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Different parts, different methods
Kitchens with long cooking hours
A long-hours kitchen can’t afford a fan failure. A clean fan is less likely to strain, and our 24/7 emergency callout is there if it happens anyway.
Impellers and blades
Grease on the leading edges of the blades cuts the fan’s efficiency. Scraping and degreasing them restores their shape, so the fan can run as intended.