Oxfordshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Little Tew, Oxfordshire
Professional extract fan cleaning in and around Little Tew, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
- Burning smells from the fan area
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep the fan on whenever the range is lit
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
- Notice when the fan starts to sound different
When we’ve finished, the fan is reassembled and run. If anything seems wrong, from vibration to wear, we note it, so you can plan any repair.
Stick to the interval for the full extract. Regular full cleans keep the fan from building up heavy deposits, in line with BESA guidance.
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Little Tew
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the extract fan, but some fans need cleaning between full cleans, especially when it has started to vibrate or sound rough. Where only the fan is cleaned, the report says so. Typical jobs include hot, greasy smells near the fan and grease around the motor and its mounts, on discharge points, in-line fans and roof-mounted fans.
In a village or hamlet like Little Tew, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Little Tew (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
The process
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes an hour or two for most single fans, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Little Tew.
- We find the fan and check how it’s reached and how it’s isolated.
- The fan is isolated so it cannot start while we work.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- Blades, housing and the area around the motor are degreased with care.
- We reassemble, run the fan and photograph the result.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
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What happens if it’s left?
A greasy fan at the discharge can spread grease onto the roof or wall around it. That stains surfaces and can add to the fire risk outside the building, which is one more reason to keep it clean. Planning a trip to Little Tew ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the quote in Little Tew
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The times the site is available
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The scale of the work
- What state the system is in
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What the work involves, part by part
Inline duct fans
Hidden in a ceiling void, an inline fan is easily missed. The survey makes sure it’s part of the clean.
Fan housings and motors
Belt-driven fans have a drive belt and pulleys that can collect grease. We clean around them and note any wear for your records.
Little Tew questions
Can the work in Little Tew be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Little Tew can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Can school kitchens in Little Tew be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Little Tew. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
With the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance: every 3, 6 or 12 months. Some fans need attention sooner.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
How much does extract fan cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before work begins.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. File it with your other extract records.
Grease, kitchens and Little Tew
Food hygiene inspections in Little Tew are the job of West Oxfordshire council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Little Tew sits within the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Great Tew County Primary School or anywhere near Little Tew, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St John the Evangelist or elsewhere in Little Tew, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Little Tew is about 9 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For extract fan cleaning in and around Little Tew, please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Little Tew included. Little Tew is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients. Oxford is in our area too, about 17 miles from Little Tew.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Streets in the area include Water Lane and Enstone Road, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Great Tew (1 mile north-east), Swerford (2 miles north), Church Enstone (2 miles south), Enstone (3 miles south) and Wigginton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Banbury (9 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Little Tew
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Falkland Arms Public House. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (0.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- An undersized fan that cannot cope
- A cracked or broken impeller (it needs replacing)
- A faulty speed controller or isolator
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Little Tew
- In-line fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Centrifugal fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Fan housings