Hampshire · Extract fan cleaning
Mapledurwell extract fan cleaning
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for commercial sites in Mapledurwell and across Hampshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A motor area thick with grease
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
About our extract fan cleaning in Mapledurwell
The extract fan is the heart of the system: it pulls air from the canopy, through the duct and out of the building. Grease that gets past everything else ends up on its blades and housing and we clean it off. The work covers centrifugal fans, discharge points and axial fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan left out of previous cleans and weak extraction at the canopy.
In a small place like Mapledurwell, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, 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.
- Where
- Mapledurwell (RG27, RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Mapledurwell kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Mapledurwell. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. It’s Basingstoke and Deane council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Mapledurwell. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. The fire and rescue service for Mapledurwell is 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.
Where a hall near Church of St. Mary, or anywhere in Mapledurwell, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital is the nearest hospital to Mapledurwell, about 4.2 miles west.
Mapledurwell is about 4 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For extract fan cleaning in and around Mapledurwell, please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Mapledurwell. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Reading, around 13 miles away.
Work in RG27 and RG25 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Canal Reach, Greywell Road and Frog Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Andwell (1 mile north), Water End (1 mile north), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Chineham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Mapledurwell
The nearest railway station is Hook station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (1.6 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
Nearby places to Mapledurwell
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: 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.
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’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Mapledurwell
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
When to call us in Mapledurwell
A fan in Mapledurwell builds up grease at a rate set by the kitchen, not the location: daily hours and the amount of frying and grilling. Under BESA guidance, the whole system, fan included, needs cleaning at least every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on daily hours.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Mapledurwell (The Vyne is about 4.4 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Before booking anyone
- What hours they’ll be on site
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Keep access to the fan clear
- Tell us if the extract feels weaker
- Report rattles or humming early
When we have finished, the fan is reassembled and run. Anything we notice, like noise, vibration or a worn part, goes on the report, so you can plan any repair.
A change in how the fan sounds is worth noting. Rattles, hums or shaking can be early signs of build-up or wear and early action can save a repair.
What extract fan cleaning can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- A dirty duct upstream of the fan
- A fan that will not start
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- Axial fans
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- In-line fans
How the visit works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Somewhere like Mapledurwell, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it cannot run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- It’s closed up, run, checked and photographed for the report.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Mapledurwell: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Mapledurwell?
Kitchens in Mapledurwell are inspected by Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire service covers Mapledurwell?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Mapledurwell. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
How long is a fan clean?
A single accessible fan doesn’t take long, but hard-to-reach fans take more time. We plan it out of hours.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. 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.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Often it’s grease on the impeller. 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.