Essex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Matching Tye
For extract fan cleaning in Matching Tye, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A fan that has never been cleaned
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
About our extract fan cleaning in Matching Tye
Grease on a fan is not spread evenly. Uneven build-up unbalances the impeller, leading to vibration, noise and strain on the motor and bearings. Cleaning the impeller and housing puts that right. The work covers roof-mounted fans, fan housings and axial fans, and the jobs we see most are a fan motor running hot under a coat of grease and weak extraction at the canopy.
Work in a small place like Matching Tye 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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Matching Tye (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Matching Tye
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- What state the system is in
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
For extract fan cleaning in Matching Tye, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Your questions about extract fan cleaning in Matching Tye
Do you work overnight in Matching Tye?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Matching Tye does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you get to a site in Matching Tye?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Matching Tye included. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
Every clean has a photo report, along with notes on the fan’s condition. A full clean adds a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not typically. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so you keep your normal hours.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. After cleaning, we will tell you if wear or damage is also involved.
Should the extract fan be cleaned as part of TR19?
Yes, the fan is cleaned as part of TR19. If a fan can’t be reached, the report says so, so you always know what was cleaned.
What’s the cleaning interval for an extract fan?
With the whole system, at intervals set by BESA guidance: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. Some fans need attention sooner.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. The timing of a visit to Matching Tye is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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How the job changes from site to site
Inline duct fans
Space around an inline fan can be tight, so we plan how to reach and clean them. Anything out of reach is recorded.
Wall fans
Smaller kitchens may extract through a fan on an outside wall. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned inside and out.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger, while the motor runs under more strain. A planned visit to Matching Tye is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
What you get with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Grease, kitchens and Matching Tye
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars in and around Matching Tye, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Matching Tye is covered by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Environmental health officers from Epping Forest council inspect food businesses in Matching Tye. 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.
Historic houses near Matching Tye, such as Barrington Hall about 4.5 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Where a hall near Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Matching Tye, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Matching Tye is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Sites in Matching Tye get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Chelmsford, about 13 miles from Matching Tye.
Here we cover the CM17 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. That includes premises on Rainbow Road and Harlow Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan cleaning in Matching (1 mile north-east), Housham Tye (1 mile west), Loyter's Green (1 mile south), Newman's End (1 mile north) and Magdalen Laver (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Matching Tye
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Gibberd Garden and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Harlow Mill station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Harlow Mill (2.9 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Signs you need extract fan cleaning in Matching Tye
Poor filters mean a greasier fan. Missing, damaged or badly fitted filters let grease travel the whole system, so the fan takes far more than it should.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
- Grease stains around the discharge
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Grease around the motor and its mounts
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Princess Alexandra Hospital is the nearest hospital to Matching Tye, about 4.6 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether a survey comes first
- What hours they’ll be on site