Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Millbank, Greater London
Extract fan cleaning for commercial sites in Millbank and across Greater London. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
How we handle extract fan cleaning in Millbank
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. Anything that looks worn or damaged goes on the report, and we also repair and replace extract fans. You’ll know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. We’re often asked to deal with grease escaping from the fan outlet and a smell of hot grease from the extract, on roof-mounted fans, fan housings and centrifugal fans.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. In Millbank, as elsewhere in the capital, a long duct run means more access points to open and more grease to remove.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Millbank (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: 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 one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. In Millbank, as across London, we usually work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
For extract fan cleaning in Millbank, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Millbank
Without a working extract fan, a kitchen cannot cook safely. Many fan problems start with grease, so cleaning the fan helps keep it working. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. For a site in Millbank, fitting the work in overnight now is far easier than closing at short notice later.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Fully insured
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
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Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Check filters are seated before cooking
- Book the fan into every full TR19 clean
- Note any drop in extraction at the canopy
The area around the fan is left clean, with waste grease removed. Wherever the fan is, the area around it is cleaned down.
Fewer grease particles reaching the fan means less build-up. Clean, well-seated filters are the fan’s first protection, and replace any that are damaged.
Do you need extract fan cleaning in Millbank?
Grease condenses as the air cools, and on a roof or outside wall the fan can be in some of the coolest air in the system. That makes it a natural place for grease to settle.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- A fan coated in grease inside its housing
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
For schools such as Harris Westminster Sixth Form, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the quote shows VAT
How the job changes from site to site
Roof-mounted fans
Many kitchen extracts end at a fan on the roof. We clean them where they can be safely reached, and anything we cannot reach is recorded.
Inline duct fans
An inline fan can be easy to forget because it’s out of sight. We find it during the survey and include it in the clean.
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What else we do in Millbank
Kitchen extracts in Millbank
There are about 3,298 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 440 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Millbank, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. The fan at the end of each of those extracts collects grease that slows it and wears the motor. Food hygiene inspections in Millbank are the job of Westminster council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. In London, kitchens are typically cleaned overnight, when the kitchen is closed and loading is easier.
A kitchen near London Victoria station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. Church and community hall kitchens, near Christ Church or anywhere around Millbank, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Millbank is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of Millbank or further out, extract fan cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 764 places across Greater London, large and small.
Every address in SW1P, W1J and SW1V is within our area for extract fan cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane and the roads around them. Being close to the A4 and A202, Millbank is simple for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Close by, we work in Westminster (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Millbank
In Millbank, that means kitchens and buildings near Blewcoat School, St Matthew's School and London Library, among other places. Other local landmarks include St James's Park (within half a mile north) and Grafton Arms (less than half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is London Victoria station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Westminster Hospital (under half a mile east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Millbank
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What state the system is in
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The size of the system
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
FAQs for Millbank
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Millbank?
Millbank is in the area of London Fire Brigade. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Does London parking affect a job in Millbank?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. Working overnight, as we often do in London, typically makes it simpler.
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.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How long does extract fan cleaning take?
Size, access and build-up all affect it. As a guide, it takes an hour or two for one fan, longer when it’s hard to reach.
Is the fan included in a TR19 clean?
Yes. TR19® Grease covers the whole system, fan included. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned along with the canopy, plenum, filters, ducts and discharge.
How often does the fan need cleaning?
The fan follows the full system’s interval, from every 3 months for 12 to 16 hours of cooking a day to every 12 months for 2 to 6 hours. Readings may show it needs cleaning more often.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. We will ask for anything else we need.