Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Lee-on-the-Solent
For extract fan cleaning in Lee-on-the-Solent, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Extract fan cleaning in Lee-on-the-Solent
Is the extract fan louder than it used to be, or the airflow weaker? A few details or a photo help when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll send you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Lee-on-the-Solent, usually within one working day. Common call-outs are for a fan that hums, whines or rumbles and burning smells from the fan area, across in-line fans, centrifugal fans and axial fans.
Size does not change the work: a kitchen in a place like Lee-on-the-Solent gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
Think of the report as the 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 and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Lee-on-the-Solent (PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
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Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
Once it’s clean, the fan is closed up and run to check it’s working smoothly. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
Listen to the fan. New noise or vibration often means grease is building on the impeller and early action can save a repair.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
What we are called out for in Lee-on-the-Solent
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Lee-on-the-Solent as anywhere. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire, and a hot, struggling motor does not help.
Look out for any of the following:
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Historic houses near Lee-on-the-Solent, such as Osborne House about 4.9 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What paperwork you get at the end
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Lee-on-the-Solent can typically be finished without a second trip.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- Power to the fan is isolated before anyone touches it.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
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What affects the cost of extract fan cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The size of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
- Any permits to work or inductions
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Extract fan cleaning around Lee-on-the-Solent
Lee-on-the-Solent is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. There are about 33 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 19 takeaways in Lee-on-the-Solent and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen extract among them ends at a fan, and grease on the impeller strains the motor. Lee-on-the-Solent sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
School kitchens, at schools like Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Gosport War Memorial Hospital about 2.1 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We provide extract fan cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Lee-on-the-Solent and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Every address in PO13 is covered for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Lee-on-the-Solent
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Crofton School and Baycroft School, among other places. Lee-on-the-Solent’s nearest station is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
Different parts, different methods
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, once they’re isolated.
Fan housings and motors
The housing around the impeller catches grease flung off the blades. We clean it along with the blades.
Lee-on-the-Solent: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Lee-on-the-Solent?
In Lee-on-the-Solent, it’s Gosport council that carries out food hygiene inspections. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you cover smaller places like Lee-on-the-Solent?
Yes. Lee-on-the-Solent is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.