West Berkshire · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Longlane
We cover Longlane for extract fan cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Look for grease stains near the discharge
- Don’t store items in front of the fan’s access point
- Make sure the fan is included each time
- Report rattles or humming early
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Keep the whole system on its cleaning cycle. A fan cleaned with the rest of the system on time rarely gets badly coated, in line with BESA guidance.
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Longlane
Not all extract fans are the same: fans on the roof, fans built into the duct run, and fans on an outside wall. The way in depends on the type and the survey shows us how to reach it. We are often asked to deal with grease around the motor and its mounts and burning smells from the fan area, on in-line fans, discharge points and fan housings.
Work in a small place like Longlane starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Longlane (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Extract fan cleaning in Longlane: the local picture
Look up Longlane on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Longlane and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Longlane. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Food hygiene inspections in Longlane are the job of West Berkshire council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Shaw House is about 2.7 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. School kitchens, at schools like Curridge Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Every kind of commercial site in Longlane, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Longlane is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover for commercial clients. Reading is in our area too, about 13 miles from Longlane.
Work in RG18 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece, and we cover them all for extract fan cleaning. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Near you in Longlane
Around Longlane, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Bunk Inn. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
What affects the quote in Longlane
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- A few general shots of the system
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Longlane
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 where the spinning blades spread it around.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- A heavily greased fan housing
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A motor area thick with grease
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Longlane, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the figure could change on the day
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What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Longlane before we set off.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Advice
Longlane: your questions answered
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Longlane?
Food hygiene inspections in Longlane are carried out by West Berkshire council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Longlane out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Longlane, the Food Standards Agency lists about 8 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Is it safe to clean the fan while the kitchen is open?
We isolate the fan, so the kitchen cannot cook while we work. That’s why fan cleans are done out of hours, and the kitchen is ready when we leave.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
A common cause is grease. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
How long is a fan clean?
A single accessible fan doesn’t take long, while fans on high roofs or in tight voids take longer. We plan it out of hours.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
Do you provide a report after cleaning the fan?
A photo report shows the fan before and after. Full system cleans come with a TR19 certificate as well.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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 will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
How the job changes from site to site
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.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans can be in tight spaces, so we plan how to reach and clean them. Anything out of reach is recorded.