Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Letcombe Bassett, Oxfordshire
For extract fan cleaning in Letcombe Bassett, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Rough running from the extract fan
Managing agents and facilities teams in Letcombe Bassett
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Extract fan cleaning in Letcombe Bassett, done properly
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the extract fan, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, for example when it’s noisy or vibrating. A fan-only clean is recorded as exactly that. Typical jobs include an extract fan that vibrates or rattles and grease around the motor and its mounts, on discharge points, fan housings and axial fans.
Somewhere as small as Letcombe Bassett, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
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
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
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The process
We are 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 few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Letcombe Bassett run smoothly.
- Diagnosis first: we look for grease, noise and vibration.
- Once isolated, we open the fan up.
- The impeller is cleaned blade by blade so it runs balanced.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear the space around the work
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What we’re called out for in Letcombe Bassett
A fan on a roof or hidden in a ceiling void is easy to forget. A fan that has never been cleaned can be heavily coated, and the report will show it.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
A TR19® clean in Letcombe Bassett does not stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed
- Proof of insurance
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Why act early in Letcombe Bassett
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. We also offer a 24/7 emergency callout if the worst happens. In a small place like Letcombe Bassett, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Letcombe Bassett
- We are fully insured
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Letcombe Bassett questions
Do you cover smaller places like Letcombe Bassett?
Yes, Letcombe Bassett is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work overnight in Letcombe Bassett?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Letcombe Bassett keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. As a guide, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, a full TR19 clean includes the fan. Anything that cannot be reached is recorded, so the record is accurate.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What makes a kitchen extract fan vibrate?
A common cause is grease. Uneven build-up on the blades throws the fan off balance, causing vibration and noise. If cleaning does not, the bearings or motor may need attention.
Grease, kitchens and Letcombe Bassett
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Letcombe Bassett. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. It’s Vale of White Horse council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Letcombe Bassett. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Michael, or anywhere in Letcombe Bassett, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX12 area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
We cover every part of OX12 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Letcombe Bassett include Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
What’s near Letcombe Bassett
For a walk, there’s Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
How we price extract fan cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The times the site is available
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How big the system is
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- A few general shots of the system
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
What the work involves, part by part
Fan housings and motors
We clean around the motor without soaking its electrics, and the fan is isolated throughout. Grease around the motor can make it run hotter, so we clean what we safely can.
Wall fans
The wall around a wall fan can be stained with grease. The outlet is checked as well as the fan.
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep records of every fan clean
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
When the fan is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. A fan-only clean is recorded in the photo report.
Don’t run the kitchen with the extract off. Grease settles faster when the air stops moving, so keeping it running helps keep it clean.