Isle of Wight · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Nettlecombe, Isle of Wight
Extract fan cleaning for Nettlecombe and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A heavily greased fan housing
- A fan shaking on its mounts
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep access to the fan clear
- File the fan’s report with your other records
- Listen for new noises or vibration from the fan
- Report grease escaping from the fan
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It gives a dated record of the fan’s condition, which helps if anything changes later.
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.
Extract fan cleaning in Nettlecombe, done properly
Not all extract fans are the same: roof-mounted units, inline fans within the duct, and wall fans. Each is isolated and opened in its own way, and we plan that during the survey. Common call-outs are for grease escaping from the fan outlet and a fan that no longer moves enough air, on in-line fans, roof-mounted fans and centrifugal fans.
Somewhere as small as Nettlecombe, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Extract fan cleaning around Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe is within about 2 miles of the coast. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Environmental health officers from Isle of Wight council inspect food businesses in Nettlecombe. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. The fire and rescue service for Nettlecombe is Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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 run a church or community hall kitchen, near Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church or elsewhere in Nettlecombe, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Nettlecombe is Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children, about 4.1 miles north-east.
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO38 area, we can carry out extract fan cleaning at your premises. Nettlecombe is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover for extract fan cleaning. We also work in Portsmouth, around 16 miles away.
We work across PO38 for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Island and remote sites take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Around Nettlecombe
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The White Horse Inn. Nettlecombe’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Longshoremans Museum (2.2 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Stenbury Down.
Why it’s worth doing now in Nettlecombe
A fan that fails mid-service can stop a kitchen cooking. Grease is often where fan trouble begins, so keeping it clean is part of keeping it running. If it does fail, our 24/7 emergency line is there. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Nettlecombe rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
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.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Nettlecombe
- Photo reports with every job
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Trading since 2009
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
- Electrical faults in the fan’s supply or controls (an electrician’s job)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Nettlecombe
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Roof-mounted fans
Fixed quotes for extract fan cleaning in Nettlecombe
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- What state the system is in
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The scale of the work
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an 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 will normally have a quote within one working day.
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up, and we clear up before we go. In a small place like Nettlecombe, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- First we check the fan’s condition and how it sounds.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- Each blade is cleaned so the impeller runs evenly.
- Housing, outlet and the area around the motor are cleaned.
- The fan goes back into service with a report on its condition.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
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. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Nettlecombe: your questions answered
Can you come to Nettlecombe after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Nettlecombe doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Nettlecombe?
The local authority for Nettlecombe is Isle of Wight council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
Cleaning removes grease, but it cannot fix worn parts. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Common problems we fix in Nettlecombe
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in Nettlecombe as anywhere. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire and an overworked motor runs hotter.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
Historic houses near Nettlecombe, such as Rylstone Manor about 4 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Proof of insurance
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Proof of accreditation you can verify