Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Leafield, Oxfordshire
We cover Leafield for extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- Burning smells from the fan area
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- A fan that was never right for the kitchen
- A motor that has burnt out
- Damaged fan blades
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Axial fans
- In-line fans
- Fan housings
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Discharge points
About our extract fan cleaning in Leafield
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will send you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Leafield, normally within one working day. Typical jobs include a fan left out of previous cleans and a fan that no longer moves enough air, across in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and axial fans.
In a small place like Leafield, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Leafield (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Leafield knowing what to expect.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- We run the fan and note its condition in the photo report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Leafield
Fire safety in Leafield falls to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. In Leafield, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Oxfordshire council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Leafield Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Leafield, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Where a hall near Church of St Michael and All Angels, or anywhere in Leafield, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Leafield is about 4 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out extract fan cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Leafield and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page, about 14 miles away.
We work across OX29 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hewitts Close, Witney Lane and Chapel Close, all of which we cover for extract fan cleaning. If your site is just outside Leafield, we cover Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles north-west), Crawley (2 miles south-east), Ascott Earl (2 miles north-west) and Chilson (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Faringdon (13 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Near you in Leafield
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Fox pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Leafield
Do you cover smaller places like Leafield?
Yes. Leafield is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which environmental health team covers Leafield?
That’s West Oxfordshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Leafield. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
Anything beyond cleaning is flagged, with what we found. We offer extract fan repair and replacement, and if it fails outright, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
Who is the responsible person?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
What about areas you can’t get to?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Leafield
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. The grease that’s left lands on the blades and the casing where the spinning blades spread it around.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- Burning smells from the fan area
Minster Lovell Hall, about 2.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Leafield; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What your quote should include
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Don’t turn the fan off mid-service
The photo report shows the fan before and after cleaning. It lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, along with the recommended next clean date.
The fan stays cleaner when less grease gets past the canopy. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The size of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Why act early in Leafield
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Airflow at the canopy drops and the kitchen gets hotter and smokier, while the motor runs under more strain. A fault that closes a site in a village like Leafield affects everyone who depends on it.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Why us?
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fully insured