Greater London · Extract fan cleaning
New Addington extract fan cleaning
One call covers extract fan cleaning in New Addington, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- A fan that has never been cleaned
How we handle extract fan cleaning in New Addington
Think of the fan as the system’s heart and the grease as a clot. A greasy fan works harder and moves less air. We clean it, run it and note anything that needs a closer look, before signing it off. The work covers roof-mounted fans, discharge points and axial fans, and common reasons people get in touch are a fan that has never been cleaned and a fan that no longer moves enough air.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so work in New Addington is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are 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
- New Addington (CR0, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Vibration from an unbalanced impeller does not stay small. It wears bearings and mounts and can lead to a breakdown, which may leave the kitchen without extraction. Cleaning it early is far less disruptive. A booked night’s work in New Addington costs you no trading time; an unplanned closure does.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in New Addington
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- We’re fully insured
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Signs you need extract fan cleaning in New Addington
Grease on a fan is a fire risk, in New Addington as anywhere. If grease in the duct catches, the fan and its housing can feed the fire, and a hot, struggling motor doesn’t help.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
- An extract fan that vibrates or rattles
- A fan that hums, whines or rumbles
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Addington Palace is about 1.5 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Multi-site and managed buildings
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Grease in the canopy and ductwork
- An impeller that’s bent or split
- A fan that’s too small for the system (a design question)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in New Addington
- Roof-mounted fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Axial fans
- Discharge points
- Fan housings
- In-line fans
What the work involves, part by part
Fan housings and motors
Some fans use a belt drive. Belts and pulleys are checked and cleaned where safe for your records.
Inline duct fans
Inline fans sit within the duct run, often above a ceiling. We get to them through the duct or casing after isolating them.
How we price extract fan cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Travel, parking and unloading
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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 we can price many jobs without a visit.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the extract fan cleaning, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Loading bays, visitor permits and roof access are the first things we ask about for a site in New Addington.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t 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.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
What extract fan cleaning looks like in New Addington
Food Standards Agency data counts about 15 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 16 sandwich bars and takeaways across New Addington and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Grease builds up on fan blades and housings in kitchens like these, unbalancing the impeller. It’s Croydon council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in New Addington. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Night work suits London kitchens, and roads and loading bays tend to be quieter too.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Edward King and Confessor or elsewhere in New Addington, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Warlingham Park Hospital is the nearest hospital to New Addington, about 1.8 miles south.
New Addington is about 4 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. If you need extract fan cleaning in New Addington, please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including New Addington. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in London, around 11 miles away.
Here we cover the CR0 and CR9 postcode area for extract fan cleaning. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Bothwell Road, Windham Avenue and Gascoigne Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Forestdale (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile south), Addington (1 mile north-west), Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and Selsdon (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Around New Addington
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Meridian High School and Addington Vale. The closest station to New Addington is Hayes (Kent) station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
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Common questions in New Addington
Who inspects food businesses in New Addington?
That’s Croydon council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in New Addington. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Who is the fire and rescue service for New Addington?
New Addington is in the area of London Fire Brigade. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
How often should the extract fan be cleaned?
At least as often as the rest of the extract, which BESA guidance sets by daily cooking hours: from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use. Some fans need attention sooner.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few pictures, with the address and opening hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Is New Addington in your area?
Yes. We work in New Addington and across Greater London, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.